Other - Retail, Retail Camdenton, MO – Bathroom fire at consignment store controlled by sprinkler system August 25, 2016 viking210 Firefighters made entry into Bear Market to find a fire burning in the bathroom in the center of the business which was being controlled by the building’s fire sprinkler system. The Camdenton business suffered minor smoke damage as a result of the fire Sunday night. According to a press release from the Camdenton Fire Department, the CFD responded to a fire alarm at 625 West US Highway 54 at Camdenton Post Office and Bear Market at 8:26 p.m. Aug. 21. A water flow alarm was also sounding at Bear Market Consignment Store. Camdenton Fire Department arrived to find significant smoke inside Bear Market. The incident was upgraded to a working fire and Mid County Fire Protection District responded to the scene to assist. Firefighters made entry into Bear Market to find a fire burning in the bathroom in the center of the business which was being controlled by the building’s fire sprinkler system. Firefighters checked for fire extension and found there was no fire extension, according to the press release, and the fire sprinkler system was shut off. The fire damage was contained to the ceiling area above the bathroom. The center section of Bear Market around the bathroom suffered minor water damage. All of Bear Market suffered minor smoke damage. Damage was contained to Bear Market. Investigation revealed that the fire originated in the ceiling of the bathroom in the area of the ventilation fan and light fixture, according to the CFD. The Camdenton Fire Department was also assisted on scene by the Camdenton Police Department, Camden County Ambulance District / Mercy Ambulance, Camden County Sheriff’s Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol and Laclede Electric. Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District moved an engine and personnel to Mid County Fire Protection District Station #2 for coverage. Bear Market commented on their Facebook page, “Tonight August 21, 2016 our store has survived a small fire above the out house!! We will be closed until the fire Marshal approves everything. Restroom will be closed for a few weeks probably. Thanks for your patience.” No further posts have been made to indicate they have reopened yet.
