Tag Archives: Missouri

Apartment Building, Residential

Joplin, MO – Basement garage fire sprinklers keep fire in van from spreading to rest of apartment; No injuries reported

The Joplin Fire Department extinguished a vehicle fire Saturday night in the basement garage of a downtown loft apartment building.

Firefighters responded to a 10:45 p.m. report of fire alarms activated at the Ford Apartments, 228 S. Joplin Ave., and discovered a van parked in the basement garage with a fire in its engine compartment. Smoke from the fire had activated the building’s sprinkler system, which kept the fire from spreading prior to the arrival of firefighters, according to the firefighters.

The building’s fire alarm system alerted occupants to the danger, and the building was evacuated without any reported injuries. Fire crews ventilated the building and tested for carbon monoxide in the aftermath before allowing occupants back inside.

Nursing Home/Senior Living, Residential

Cape Girardeau, MO – Fire at assisted-living facility contained to resident’s room thanks to fire sprinklers; No injuries reported

Fire at an assisted-living facility in Cape Girardeau over the weekend resulted in minor damage and no injuries to residents or staff, according to the Cape Girardeau Fire Department.

Firefighters were called at about 7:20 p.m. Sunday to Maple Crest Manor, 430 N. Frederick St., in response to a small fire in a resident’s room, according to a department incident report.

Upon arrival, firefighters observed light smoke coming from the front of the two-story frame structure, the report stated. Employees on the scene evacuated all residents and told firefighters the fire was on the first floor where they found a small fire that had already been partially contained by the building’s sprinkler system, according to the report.

The fire was extinguished within 10 minutes and did not spread beyond the resident’s room, the report stated. The cause of the fire was not immediately determined and is under investigation. Smoke and fire damage was estimated about $10,000, according to the report.

“The Maple Crest staff has monthly fire drills and it worked well for them as they had their residents out and accounted for before our arrival,” fire department Capt. Shawn Morris said in the report.

Hotel / Restaurant, Restaurant

Arnold, MO – Fire sprinkler system activated for grease fire at local restaurant

Firefighters rushed to a two-alarm fire at a Mexican restaurant in Arnold overnight.

The call came out for the fire at the Las Fuentes Mexican Restaurant around 11:30 p.m. Monday. When crews arrived on the scene, they reportedly found smoke and a small amount of fire inside the restaurant that was being contained by the sprinkler system.

Because the building is large and houses multiple businesses, the fire quickly struck a second alarm. The fire extended from the kitchen area to the roof through the vent system but was knocked down quickly.

Most of the damage was from smoke and water but there was minor fire damage in the kitchen. Some smoke extended into a neighboring business but there were no damages.

The fire was caused by a pot of grease left unattended after the restaurant closed, according to authorities. 

Storage / Warehouse, Warehouse

Kansas City, MO – Chemical storage fire in warehouse is contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

The Kansas City Fire Department worked to clear the scene of a warehouse fire Tuesday afternoon. Authorities said the incident happened around 1:43 p.m. in the 1200 block of East 13th Street inside what is believed to be the Graybar Electric Supply warehouse. The fire happened in a room containing several unknown chemicals, fire officials said. The building’s sprinkler system was able to keep the fire contained, and firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the blaze on site. Fire officials said smoke filled the warehouse, and crews were working to determine the type of chemicals that were inside the room at the time of the fire. No injuries were reported.

Residence Hall/Dormitory, Residential

Jefferson City, MO – Dormitory stove fire contained to one room by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

No injuries were reported after a stove fire forced the evacuation of a dormitory at Lincoln University in Jefferson City.

The Jefferson County Fire Department says the fire at Scruggs Hall was reported Wednesday evening.

The university’s police evacuated the building because of heavy smoke on the second floor of the dormitory.

The Jefferson City News-Tribune reports firefighters discovered the building’s sprinkler system controlled the fire, which apparently started on a stove in one room.

Fire damage was contained to the room with the stove.

Hospital/Care Facility, Other - Hospital/Medical

Columbia, MO – Fire at Planned Parenthood extinguished by sprinkler system

Police believe somebody intentionally set fire to a Planned Parenthood clinic early Sunday in Columbia, Mo. 

Firefighters first arrived at Planned Parenthood-Columbia Health Center, at 711 North Providence Road, around 4 a.m., according to a press release.  

An investigation showed that a sprinkler system put out the fire. Officials said the “small fire” was suspicious. Other details of the fire were not released, and authorities did not discuss a possible motive.

The clinic no longer offers abortions after new requirements went into effect last year. It provides birth control, testing for sexually transmitted diseases, and the morning after pill.

Authorities asked anyone with information about the fire to contact the Columbia Police Department at 573-874-7652.  

Manufacturing, Other - Manufacturing

Cape Girardeau, MO – Sprinkler system activated for semi-truck fire at Buzzi Unicem; No injuries reported

Cape Girardeau and Scott City firefighters responded to a fire Friday night at the Buzzi Unicem Alternative Fuels facility in south Cape Girardeau.

Upon arrival just after 8 p.m. at the facility, 2524 S. Sprigg St., firefighters found light smoke coming from a semitruck and trailer in the fuel unloading area, according to an incident report from Cape Girardeau battalion chief Randy Morris. The sprinkler system had been activated and foam was flowing, the report stated. Fire personnel set up for a foam operation and extinguished a small fire coming from the semitruck, which contained waste oil.

The waste oil and foam were held in a containment area and did not pose any life or environmental concerns, according to the report. The Alternative Fuels facility uses waste oils to power the Buzzi Unicem plant in place of coal, Morris said in the report.

Because of below-freezing temperatures at the time of the fire, ice was formed, creating slip hazards for firefighters, the report stated.

Morris said the Alternative Fuels facility has participated in tours and drills with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department and the Regional Homeland Security Response Team, which helped save time during this actual emergency situation.

Apartment Building, Residential

Springfield, MO – Fire at off-campus apartment building suppressed by sprinkler system

A fire started in the living room of an apartment last Thursday morning. The building is located in the 900 block of south Roanoke Avenue, west of the Missouri State University campus. A battalion chief says the sprinkler system quickly extinguished the fire. Smoke detectors woke up the people inside the first floor unit, they escaped through the bedroom windows. No one was hurt. No one else was evacuated from the apartment building which is new according to the fire department. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Apartment Building, Residential

St. Louis, MO – Sprinkler system suppresses apartment fire; Firefighters rescue small puppy

Firefighters rescued this small puppy from a loft apartment fire Sunday. The fire was in the 5300 block of Brannon in south St. Louis. The sprinkler system extinguished most of the fire at The Mack Lofts. It appears everyone made it out OK. The St. Louis Fire Department tweeted this photo of a Tom Moore providing aid and love for this small puppy they rescued from the apartment. The pic has gone viral, with hundreds of reactions.

Grocery Store / Super Center, Retail

Jackson, MO – Fire in freezer at grocery store contained by sprinkler system; No injuries reported

 Jackson Fire Department responded to a small fire in Jackson, Missouri on Tuesday, Dec. 11.  Around 11 p.m., crew responded to a fire at Country Mart on Jackson Blvd. When crews arrived there was moderate smoke in the building.  The fire started in a freezer in the kitchen area and was quickly contained by the sprinkler system. Crews took about 10 minutes to put out the fire.  No one was injured and the fire was contained entirely in the freezer.