Geary County Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges has confirmed that a barbecue grill was the cause of a fire that destroyed a house in the 13000 block of Lower McDowell Creek Road and three nearby vehicles Monday evening. The residents, Mike and Teresa Tulley,&nbsp; got out. They did have insurance coverage on the property.

Berges said the house was totally engulfed when firefighters arrived on the scene.

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 </figure>By Dewey TerrillJC PostGeary County Rural Fire Chief Garry Berges has confirmed that a barbecue grill was the cause of a fire that destroyed a house in the 13000 block of Lower McDowell Creek Road and three nearby vehicles Monday evening. The residents, Mike and Teresa Tulley,&nbsp; got out. They did have insurance coverage on the property.Berges said the house was totally engulfed when firefighters arrived on the scene.

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