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PAOLA — A piece of Miami County history was damaged Friday, May 13, when the old Vickers Schoolhouse caught fire southeast of Paola.

Paola Fire Chief Andy Martin said the building, which recently was renovated and turned into an Airbnb lodging rental, was unoccupied at the time and there were no injuries reported.

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