Meth lab suspect in Tell Street fire

TELL CITY– An evening fire in the 1600 block of Tell Street Tuesday injured one man and sent another to jail on drug charges. 

Police said a meth lab triggered the blaze in a small camper parked near the home of Eldred Nix at 1630 Tell Street. 

Police said Michael W. Faucett suffered burns to his hands and face. A state-fire marshal’s representative was at the scene that night. 

Eldrid Nix was later charged with possessing methamphetamine and chemical reagents and maintaining a common nuisance. Charges against Faucett are pending.

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