Recent Fires and Other Incidents
MEDIA ALERT
For Immediate Release
January 27, 2012
Joplin Fire Department
Structure Fire, 1630 East 3rd, Joplin, Mo.
The Joplin Fire Department responded to a reported Structure fire at 1630 East 3rd Street at 02:04 hrs this morning. Fire crews arrived on the scene at 02:07 hrs to find heavy smoke and fire involvement coming from the Carport/kitchen area of the structure. As a result of the fire there is heavy smoke and fire damage to the east side of the home.
The home is owned by the Joplin Housing Authority and the occupant was Ron Wesley of the address.
There were no injuries were to either the occupants of the home or fire crews during the incident. 6 Joplin Fire units and 22 Joplin Fire personnel responded.
The fire units are still on the scene of the fire completing the extinguishment process and investigating the cause of the fire.
For Immediate Release
January 24, 2012
Joplin Fire Department
Equipment Fire, 102 S. Gray, Joplin, Mo.
The Joplin Fire Department responded to a reported fire on the roof of North Middle School at 102 S. Gray at 1722 hrs. Fire crews arrived on the scene at 1724 hrs to find smoke and flames coming from a HVAC unit on the roof of the building. The fire was quickly extinguished and damage from the fire was confined to the HVAC unit.
The building fire alarm had activated and students and staff was evacuating the facility upon the Fire departments arrival.
There were no injuries reported during the incident. 6 Joplin Fire units and 22 Joplin Fire personnel responded.
The fire was the result of an equipment malfunction within the HVAC unit.
For Immediate Release
January 18, 2012
Joplin Fire Department
Structure Fire 102 E 44th, Joplin, Mo.
At 0911 hours the Joplin Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 102 E 44th Street. Upon arrival fire crews found smoke and flame coming from the rear of the house. Crews extinguished the fire after entering it from the main door. The fire was declared out at 1032 hours.
The house is rented by Don and Diana Jeffery. The Red Cross reported that as many as 15 people were staying at the house. 7 people (5 adults and 2 children) were transported to Freeman Hospital with smoke inhalation. No response personnel were injured on scene.
5 Joplin fire units and 26 fire personnel responded to the scene. Redings Mill Fire Department also provided 1 truck. METS, Newton County Ambulance District and the JPD assisted on scene. The Red Cross was called to provide assistance to the occupants.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.