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Fort Osage National Historic Landmark and Education Center to reopen after grass fire

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SIBLEY, Mo. — The Fort Osage National Historic Landmark and Education Center will re-open Tuesday, Feb. 27, after they were damaged in a grass fire, according to a news release from the Jackson County Executive’s Office. 

The news release said the damage to the Fort was isolated to two block houses, the officer’s quarters, and portions of the palisade fence. Damage to Block House 2 is limited to the roof, and damage to Block House 5 is limited to one cannon port. The officer’s quarters had significant interior damage but is structurally sound. 

The grass fire was within feet of the Education Center, but because the building is made of concrete there was no damage to the outside or inside of the structure, according to the news release. Smoke did enter the building and has been removed through new filters for the HVAC system. 

Many of the items impacted by the grass fire were reproduction items, and the Parks and Recreation Director said the items are being replaced. 

The release said the exact cause of the fire is undetermined, and no one was hurt. 

The Fort and Education Center will open under normal hours of 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday-Sunday. The release said scouting overnights, school tours and other events at the Fort will continue as planned. 

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