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Jefferson City firefighters extinguish roof fire

July 27, 2023 8:55 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Fire Department put out a fire on the roof of a business Thursday morning.

Jefferson City Fire extinguishes apartment fire Sunday evening

July 23, 2023 6:45 PM abc17news-Newsroom

Jefferson City Fire Department continues to work a building fire Sunday evening to put out any remaining hot spots.

Columbia Fire Department puts out two fires Wednesday

July 12, 2023 9:18 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s Note: This story was updated with more details after more information became available Thursday. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded and put out two fires Wednesday, several hours apart. Hardin Street No people were hurt Wednesday evening, but a dog died in a Columbia house fire in the 800 block of Hardin

No one hurt after a Columbia deck fire early Wednesday morning

July 12, 2023 10:41 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 3:47 a.m. on Wednesday, Columbia Fire responded to a fire at Rock Bridge Apartments, near Nifong and Providence. According to fire crews, the department arrived in less than four minutes and saw fire coming from an outside deck. Fire crews on scene told ABC 17 News an ashtray caught fire and

Semi-trailer fire in Cooper County Saturday afternoon

July 9, 2023 4:04 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cooper County Fire Protection District responded to and extinguished a semi-truck fire on I-70 Saturday afternoon. The fire was in the 100 mile marker of I-70 Eastbound. The back axle of the trailer caught on fire, and the driver was able to disconnect the car from the trailer. Cooper County Fire

No one injured after police called to unstable Columbia fire scene

July 7, 2023 12:06 PM Mitchell Kaminski

An apartment was damaged but no one was hurt when police were called in to help firefighters at a north Columbia scene Friday morning.

Lack of fire hydrants at I-70 Drive SE fire is because house was built before city’s fire codes

July 5, 2023 11:28 AM Hannah Falcon

A large house fire in the 5100 block of I-70 Drive Southeast was finally extinguished in the early morning hours of Wednesday after blazing since 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.

Columbia fire chief: Fire on I-70 Drive SE 85% contained, no injuries reported, cause of fire not yet determined

July 4, 2023 7:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire was reported Tuesday at a building in the 5100 block of Interstate 70 Drive SE in Columbia. The Columbia Fire Department was called to the building at 6:45 p.m. and it was 80% contained by 8:20 p.m., according to Columbia Fire Chief Clayton Farr Jr. The containment was upgraded to

Fire at United Methodist Church causes $200,000 worth of damage, no injuries reported, Columbia Fire Department says

July 3, 2023 4:28 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There were no injuries reported in a Monday morning fire at a Columbia Church, but fire marshals estimate about $200,000 worth of damage was reported, according to a Monday afternoon press release from the Columbia Fire Department. The fire department was called to a fire alarm Monday morning at Missouri United Methodist

Central Fulton home catches fire

July 3, 2023 4:47 PM Matthew Sanders

Firefighters were battling a residential fire in central Fulton on Monday afternoon.

Dry weather conditions raise concerns for firework use over the 4th of July weekend

June 30, 2023 5:58 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri continues to experience dry conditions across the state and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety is urging everyone to use caution if planning to shoot off fireworks during the 4th of July weekend. On Thursday, the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire which it believes was started by fireworks.

Fireworks cause fire between Interstate 70 and Demaret Drive

June 29, 2023 6:37 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County firefighters responded to an area between Interstate 70 and the 700 block of Demaret Drive at 6:10 p.m. Thursday after fire was seen. The fire was under control within 15 minutes, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp. The fire was caused by fireworks. Blomenkamp told

Tips to prep air conditioner ahead of dangerously hot weather

June 28, 2023 7:37 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ServPro and HVAC repair companies advise homeowners to check their AC filters and clean air ducts ahead of the heatwave to prevent house fires. As Missouri’s heat rises ahead of ABC 17’s Stormtrack Weather Team’s Weather Alert Day on Thursday, and ongoing drought conditions continue, ServPro and 3rd Coast HVAC advise homeowners

Garage fire in South Columbia Wednesday morning

June 28, 2023 7:14 AM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Columbia Fire Department responded to Huntridge Dr. in South Columbia. ABC 17 News Crews saw multiple emergency vehicles on scene. A CFD firefighter told crews that only the unattached garage was affected. The scene was cleared around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday. We have reached out to

Extreme drought conditions prompting burn bans across Mid-Missouri

June 27, 2023 11:47 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Some Mid-Missouri fire departments and local governments are issuing burn bans and warnings as extreme drought continues to grip much of the area.

No injuries reported in semi-truck fire off of I-70

June 26, 2023 7:43 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries have been reported after a semi-truck caught fire at the Route J off-ramp of westbound Interstate 70 on Monday, according to Boone County Fire officials. The ramp is currently closed, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Gayle Blomenkamp. The estimated time for the closure was

Firefighter injured, multiple animals believed to be lost following house fire in South Columbia

June 25, 2023 5:17 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to reports of a house fire in the 4600 block of Winterbrook Court Sunday that left one fireman injured and may have killed multiple animals. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the call at around 2:40 p.m. for a residential structure fire in Thornbrook. Columbia Fire Captain

Lake Ozark firefighter injured in house fire Saturday night

June 25, 2023 3:56 PM abc17news-Newsroom

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) One Lake Ozark firefighter was taken to the hospital with injuries after fighting a house fire Saturday evening. Just after 5:30 Saturday night, Lake Ozark Fire Protection District responded to a house fire in the 1800 block of Sweetwater Court. According to a news release, the only person injured

Fire causes damage to home in northern Columbia

June 23, 2023 9:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire damaged a Columbia residence Friday night in the 4400 block of Rice Road. The Columbia Fire Department arrived to the scene at 9:01 p.m. with the right side of the house on fire, according to CFD Capt. Ed Kehrer. The fire was put out by 9:09 p.m. No injuries were reported.

Empty house in Jefferson City destroyed by fire

June 21, 2023 8:57 PM Ryan Shiner

An empty house was destroyed in a fire in Jefferson City on Wednesday.