Fayette

County authorities are investigating a suspicious

fire that destroyed a residence last week.

More

than $100,000 in damage is estimated after the

blaze at 119 Holt Road, just east of

Fayetteville, according to a spokesman for the

Fayette County Department of Fire and Emergency

Services.

Firefighters

were called to the scene at approximately 10:42

p.m. June 22. Upon arrival, they discovered the

structure one-third to one-half involved in fire,

with heavy flames showing.

Working

most of the night, the department used three

engines, two medic trucks and one tanker. The

city of Fayetteville also responded to the call

through mutual aid.

The

house was unoccupied and there were no injuries.

Fire officials described the house as a

"total loss."

The

investigation is still active, but authorities

already consider the blaze to be of a suspicious

nature.

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