By Scott White
Woodford Sun Staff
Report for American Corp Member
The Versailles Fire Department (VFD) released the investigation report on the cause of the fire at Wilson’s Pool Room on July 9.
The investigation concluded: “Undetermined: The cause of the fire is attributed to an unspecified electrical event. A failure within the building’s electrical system caused ignition in the first-floor pool hall. The fire then propagated upward and outward within the pool hall, entered a chase and continued to grow on the second floor. It is also noted that extensive damage was observed to the electrical wiring and an electrical panel box on the second floor.”
The investigation concluded that the opinion as to cause was based on a reasonable degree of certainty.
In the report, VFD Chief T.A. Rankin said that no foul play was suspected.