Fire Archives

Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating a boat fire at the Gravois Arm at Lake of the Ozarks

January 27, 2022 6:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a boat fire at the 7.5 mile marker of the Gravois Arm at Lake of the Ozarks.

Fire in Columbia causes $75,000 worth of damage

January 22, 2022 7:00 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, the Columbia Fire Department was dispatched to 3101 Creasy Springs Road for a commercial structure fire. An employee of Boone Quarries call 911 and stated there was smoke coming from the top of a building on the east quarry entrance. The first unit arrived about five minutes

Boone County Fire officials say afternoon house fire caused by a propane heater

January 20, 2022 7:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County Fire officials are warning against using propane heaters following a house fire in Boone County Thursday afternoon.

Firefighters battle overnight house fire in central Columbia

January 15, 2022 5:11 AM Katie Greathouse

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in central Columbia early Saturday morning.

Attic fire damages medical clinic in Sturgeon

January 10, 2022 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County firefighters responded to a building with smoke coming out of the eves on the 200 block of North Ogden St. in Sturgeon at 1:17 p.m.

Deadly New York fire prompts renewed warnings about space heaters

January 10, 2022 11:33 AM Joushua Blount

A deadly fire in a New York high-rise apartment building over the weekend started with a space heater, according for fire officials, highlighting the need for caution when using the devices.

Early morning fire destroys Ashland home

January 3, 2022 5:40 AM Meghan Drakas

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) An early morning fire in Ashland destroyed a trailer home along Gerard Drive. According to Southern Boone Fire Protection District Fire Chief James Bullard, a neighbor called in the fire just before 1 a.m. on Monday. An ABC 17 News Crew spoke with a woman at the scene who said she called

Flags to be flown at half-staff to honor fallen Boone County firefighter Bryant Gladney

December 27, 2021 4:28 PM Chanel Porter

Parson issued the order Monday, the same day that services began with visitation at the Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri campus.

Services for Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney begin Monday

December 27, 2021 4:13 AM Erika McGuire

Memorial services will begin Monday for Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney at the Hearnes Center on the University of Missouri’s campus.

Columbia Fire department gives assistance after a firefighter is killed in the line of duty

December 22, 2021 8:22 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department will now help with some of the Boone County Fire Protection District’s calls after Assistant Fire Chief Bryant Gladney died in the line of duty Wednesday morning. The tragic death of their fellow firefighter has shaken up the Boone County Fire Protection District. Columbia Assistant Fire Chief Jerry Jenkins

Fulton woman sentenced to probation after starting fire inside of grocery store

December 14, 2021 6:22 AM Zachary Farwell

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge has sentenced a Fulton woman to supervised probation after she started a fire inside of a grocery store. According to court records, the judge sentenced Pamela J. Cordrey on Monday to five years of supervised probation. The Callaway County Prosecutor’s Office charged her in June with arson. The charge against

Dog rescued after fire at east Columbia home

December 14, 2021 9:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia fire crews say they rescued a dog from a burning home on the 4400 block of Oriole Lane.

State Fire Marshal helping investigate Jefferson City house fire

December 14, 2021 8:13 AM Molly Stawinoga

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Fire Marshal is helping to investigate what sparked a fire Monday night in Jefferson City. According to a news release from Capt. Ryan Back with the Jefferson City Fire Department, crews responded to the 300 block of Jackson Street at 8:46 p.m. Once firefighters arrived, they saw flames

Jefferson City state building owners do not plan to rebuild

December 9, 2021 6:46 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bernard Groner and P&G Development Company have notified the state they do not intend to rebuild, according to Chris Moreland, public information officer for the Office of Administration. According to the cause of fire report, the fire did at least $2.5 million in damage. After the building caught fire in Nov., Groner has

Fire Marshal determines cause of house fire was accidental

December 4, 2021 12:34 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: On Sunday morning the Columbia Fire Department released more information about the Friday night house fire. The department says the fire originated on the back patio of the home and the cause was accidental. The release states the damage to the house is estimated at $80,000. Ten units from CFD responded

Burning leaves cause house fire in Sunrise Beach

December 1, 2021 3:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunrise Beach Firefighters responded Tuesday morning to a house fire in the 1400 block of Pisces Dr. Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke showing from the attic and fire visible on the exterior of the structure. Crews brought the fire under control within 20 minutes. Officials say the house was occupied by

Jefferson City house fire under investigation

November 28, 2021 7:31 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Fire Marshall’s Office is investigating after a house fire in Jefferson City Saturday night.

Fire marshal gives safety advice ahead of holiday cooking and decorating

November 23, 2021 5:43 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve. Fire officials want to make sure everyone knows what they need to keep they safe while cooking and decorating for the holidays. Matt Luetkemeyer, assistant state fire marshal, says people should be using the next few days before the

“Massive damage” from house fire along Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia

November 20, 2021 1:57 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department was seen battling a house fire along Wilkes Blvd. in Columbia on Saturday morning. 10 fire trucks and cars, one medical vehicle and multiple Columbia Police Department cars responded to the 700 block of Wilkes Blvd. around 1:35 a.m. Police and Fire Dept. at scene of house fire

No one injured after Jefferson City house fire

November 18, 2021 2:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City fire department responded to a house fire on the 2700 block of Briarwood Dr.