No injuries, complete loss of buildings reported in Cameron fire Tuesday

CAMERON, Mo. (KQTV) -- No injuries are reported in a multi-structure fire in Cameron, Missouri on Tuesday.

Cameron Police Department Captain Ryan O'Boyle said a call came in around 2 p.m. Tuesday for a structure fire on West Third Street.

Police arrived on scene at 2:02 p.m. and the Cameron Fire Department arrived at 2:04 p.m.

Smoke and flames were still seen across the city, over six hours later.

O'Boyle said the fire caused a complete loss to several buildings, which included businesses and the apartments above them.

O'Boyle also said the fire wouldn't have been contained without the help of several other surrounding fire agencies.

"It was a great effort though...Had multiple agencies from all around. DeKalb County, St. Joe, of course, the Cameron Fire Department," said O'Boyle. "They had seven total that showed up."O'Boyle said the fire was about 95% contained just before 8:30 p.m.

All animals, including an iguana, multiple cats and multiple dogs were also accounted for.

The cause of the fire is now under investigation.