By Liz Shepherd
InkFreeNews

CLAYPOOL — Several emergency personnel responded to a house fire east of Beaver Dam Lake on Tuesday morning.

At 5:52 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, Burket Fire Department responded to a house fire at 7272 W. Nebraska St., Claypool.

Mentone and Silver Lake Fire Departments responded to the scene with full assists. Henry Township Fire Department also assisted. Burket Fire Chief Kevin McSherry said a cat died as a result of the fire.

According to Kosciusko County Beacon GIS, the property is owned by Greg Tann, who was home at the time of the fire.