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Drace Park Pavilion in Town & Country destroyed by fire

Investigators said evidence at the scene leads them to believe the fire was caused by fireworks, but that still needs to be officially confirmed.
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TOWN AND COUNTRY, Mo. — The Drace Park Pavilion was ruined by a fire possibly caused by fireworks early Wednesday morning.

According to the Town & Country Police Department, 911 dispatch received a call of a fire at Drace Park at about 1 a.m. Wednesday. 

When first responders arrived at the park, they found the main pavilion fully engulfed in flames.

The pavilion was determined to be a total loss after the fire. 

Police said an investigation into the cause of the fire is underway between Town & Country police and the West Country Fire & EMS Fire Marshal. 

Investigators said evidence at the scene leads them to believe the fire was caused by fireworks, but that still needs to be officially confirmed.

This is a developing story. 5 On Your Side will update information as it is confirmed. 

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