Joplin Fire Department handles structure fire at 431 N. Jackson

(From the Joplin Fire Department)

Today at approximately 9:24 AM, Joplin 911 was notified of a reported structure fire at 431 N. Jackson. First arriving Joplin Fire units arrived to find smoke coming from a residential structure. 

Crews attacked the fire and had it under control in approximately 20 minutes. There were no injuries to occupants of the home.

 
The Joplin Fire Marshal determined the cause of the fire to be accidental resulting from food left cooking on the stove unattended.

Joplin Fire was assisted by Metro Emergency Transport System and the Joplin Police Department.