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Man killed in Maries County brush fire
Posted: 04.17.2012 at 7:44 AM
Meghan Lane

Meghan is a Live at Sunrise anchor.

Read more:  Local, Community, News, Brush Fire, Fatal Fire, Maries County, Maries County Sheriff's Department, Vichy Fire Department, Belle Fire Department, Route Z Brush Fire, Roger Bechtoldt

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MARIES COUNTY -- A brush fire in Maries County killed a Belleville, Illinois man Monday,

The Maries County Sheriff's office, Vichy Fire Department and Belle Fire Department responded to a brush fire on Route Z.

When they got to the scene they found the body of 74-year-old Roger Bechtoldt of Belleville, Illinois.

Authorities said Bechtold was overcome by flames while he was burning brush.

Two structures were also destroyed during the fire. 
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