Investigators Examining House Fire Called “Suspicious” by Firefighters in Springfield

Investigators in Springfield are gathering information following a house fire that firefighters believe was suspicious.

Crews were called to a house on East Cherry Street near the Glenstone intersection, where they found the home engulfed in flames.

Firefighters say the fire did considerable damage to the home.

As well as investigating the fire, police are investigating a domestic disturbance that has been connected to the incident.

A woman who was involved in the fire was found by officers nearby. Authorities say they are searching for a man who was reportedly inside the home during the fire.