A fire in Diamond, Missouri Saturday afternoon damages a home and business, causing the closure of a highway.

 A little before 4 p.m. Saturday, a fire was reported on the north side of town, along Highway 59. Firefighters arrived to both structures full engulfed in flames. Portion of the home and business were destroyed.

 

 Highway 59 around the area had to be closed as firefighters used hydrants across the road to battle the blaze.

 

 The Granby/East Newton and Neosho Rural Fire responded in assistance the Diamond Fire Department. Diamond Police, Newton County Ambulance and Newton County Deputies were also on scene.

 

 No injuries were reported.