Wednesday, May 6, 2020

House fire a 1716 S. Empire ruled accidental

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

On Wednesday May 6, 2020 at 3:22AM Engine 2C, Ladder 1C, Rescue 1C, Ladder 5C, Battalion 1C, and Engine 3C on second alarm responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 1716 S. Empire. 

The first crew arrived at 3:27 AM and found a single story single family dwelling with heavy fire throughout the structure. 

Crews went defensive, once the fire was brought under control and deemed to be safe, fire crews entered the structure and completed extinguishment. 










Crews then did an extensive overhaul to ensure the fire was out. There was one minor injury to a civilian who sought medical treatment but did not require transport. There were no injuries to firefighters. 

The Fire Marshal determined the fire to be accidental caused by combustibles stored too close to a heating source.




















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