Joplin Fire Department puts out structure fire at 2129 S. Bird

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

At 9:13 P.M. Tuesday night, JFD Engine 4B, Engine 2B, Ladder 1B, Rescue 3B, Battalion 1B, and Engine 6B on second alarm responded to a residential structure fire at 2129 S. Bird. 

First arriving crews found heavy fire involvement to a single story residential dwelling. 

Crews made an aggressive attack and was able to control the fire within 30 minutes. There were no injuries to occupants or firefighters and the cause was determined to be accidental due to improperly discarded smoking materials. JFD was assisted by JPD and METS ambulance.