The Branson Fire Department will open up a burned out condo unit to provide a visual example for fire safety and prevention.  A family survived a fire last weekend, but lost most of its belongings when their unit at The Greens on Green Mountain Drive was destroyed.  Chief Ted Martin says firefighters will walk neighbors through the condo this evening as part of a lesson in prevention…

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Martin says the fire may have been caused by a child playing with a lighter.  He says the fact that the building is structurally sound makes the unique teaching opportunity possible, and that permission has been obtained from the property owners and insurance companies.  The unit will be open from 6 to 8 p.m.

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A fire at a Branson condo last weekend may have been caused by a child playing with a lighter.  A family of four managed to escape when fire broke out in the master bedroom, but the unit and most of their belongings were destroyed.  Fire Chief Ted Martin says firefighters will open the unit to area residents this evening for a lesson in fire safety and prevention…

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Martin says the unique teaching event is being allowed by the property owners and insurance company, and can be offered because the building is structurally sound.  The unit at The Greens Condominiums on Green Mountain Drive will be open from 6 to 8 this evening.