| Fire broke out in the Clay County courthouse Tuesday, sending black billows of smoke throughout the building and through the main doorway.
The Clay VFD responded to the scene to discover a fire in a small kitchenette area, as courthouse workers evacuated the building.
The Clay Communicator reported that the cause of the fire was related to a stove burner that was left on, igniting nearby containers.
Fire extinguishers brought the fire under control.
The Communicator reported the buildings fire alarms did not go off, nor did the sprinkler system activate properly.
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