Odin House Destroyed by Fire

A rural Odin house was completely destroyed during at late Thursday morning fire.

Odin fire officials aren’t sure what caused the fire at the Norma Marcum residence at 2619 Folsom Road in the Royal Lakes Neighborhood Southwest of Odin. Firefighters report that the structure was fully engulfed in flames upon their arrival, shortly before noon on Thursday.

Marcum was not at home during the fire and there were no injuries. Marcum lost all of her possessions.

The fire was reported by a neighbor.

Salem Firemen responded with automatic mutal aid. Sandoval Firemen were called in to assist due to the extreme heat and humidity and a Marion County EMS Ambulance was on standby in case of heat-related injuries.