The Fire That Destroyed the Sodder House

Fire chief f j. Morris and his team failed to find any human remains, explaining that their children's bones must have completely disintegrated from the heat and intensity of the fire. Fire marshals and local police combed the wreckage for an hour. A coroner's jury was assembled, who concluded the cause of the fire to be faulty electrical wiring,. Strong winds were blamed for causing the quick acceleration of the on december thirtith 19 forty five in Fayeteville, Missouri. The sodders then created a memorial garden and shrine at the sight. George built another house on his property, but in a new location.