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Fire and insurance experts talk fire preparedness

February 17, 2021 6:16 PM Sydney Olsen

Local fire departments have been responding to an increase in fires in the recent weeks as the weather has turned colder.

Boone County Fire District responds to three structure fires Tuesday

February 17, 2021 3:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District responded to three fires Tuesday across the county. According to a release, the first fire happened just after 5:30 p.m. on W. Route K. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story house with smoke and flames coming from the second floor. Firefighters took control the fire and entered

Firefighter taken to a hospital out of precaution after fighting Boone County fire

February 16, 2021 6:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire is on scene of a fire incident in Boone County. Boone County Joint Communications reports that Route K between Sabine Dr and Scott Blvd is closed due to a fire incident. Officials report there was no one at the residence. Crews on scene report issues with the hoses due

Jefferson City firefighters respond to early morning house fire

February 16, 2021 4:37 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City firefighters responded to a house fire on Beck Street early Tuesday morning.

No injuries in Boone County fire

February 14, 2021 11:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire between Sturgeon and Hallsville Sunday night.

Columbia Fire Department responds to residential fire downtown

February 13, 2021 10:46 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia firefighters responded to a fire on Walnut Street Saturday night around 10:30 p.m.

Camden County firefighters battle fire in Macks Creek

February 11, 2021 1:34 PM Matt Ragsdale

MACKS CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County firefighters battled a structure fire in Macks Creek Wednesday night. A Facebook post from the Southwest Camden County Fire Protection District said crews were called to the 600 block of River Ridge Road around 7:36 p.m. Firefighters said half of the mobile home was on fire when crews arrived.

Early morning house fire burns hole in roof

February 11, 2021 8:57 AM Matt Ragsdale

Mexico firefighters say an early morning house fire burned a hole in a roof.

Snow plow catches fire on Tom Bass Rd.

February 10, 2021 3:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A snow plow caught fire Wednesday afternoon on Tom Bass Road. According to officials the fire started in the engine compartment. Watch a video from a viewer sent in as the snow plow catches fire. https://youtu.be/hmyT83mwPqY Officials report the driver was able to exit the truck before the fire reached the cab

Everyone OK after Pendleton Street house fire

February 8, 2021 8:54 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia firefighters say no one was hurt in a house fire on Pendleton Street on Sunday.

Crews battle house fire in central Columbia Sunday evening

February 7, 2021 6:25 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire around 6 p.m. on Sunday night.

Columbia fire crews battle a fire in the 1700 block of Paris Road.

Firefighters battle fire at Columbia business

February 6, 2021 7:16 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia fire crews are battling a fire at the Stover’s Flooring & Drapery Center Saturday morning. The fire started around 6 a.m. in the 1700 block of Paris Road. Smoke billows from the Stover’s Flooring & Drapery Center as fire crews work an active fire. Our crews on scene say at least

No injuries in fire that destroyed barn near Harrisburg

February 5, 2021 5:18 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Boone County Fire Protection District said no one was injured in a barn fire early Friday morning.

Columbia fire crews respond to a house fire on Rosemary Lane.

Early morning residential fires cause thousands in damage

February 1, 2021 9:24 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia firefighters say two early Monday morning residential structure fires caused thousands in damage..

Fire in central Columbia leaves home with extensive damage

February 1, 2021 4:03 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department put out a house fire on Rosemary Lane early Monday morning. Firefighters responded to the 1500 block of Rosemary Lane shortly before 2:20 a.m. Monday. When crews arrived at the scene, smoke was coming from the front and right sides of the home. Fire officials told ABC 17

Smoke comes from an apartment building on Quail Drive.

Juvenile treated for burns after northeast Columbia fire

February 1, 2021 3:33 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia fire crews responded to the 2600 block of Quail Drive around 2:20 a.m. Monday.

Crews put out vehicle fire on St. Charles Road

January 24, 2021 3:39 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters with the Columbia Fire Department put out a vehicle fire Sunday afternoon.

Improperly discarded ashes lead to Columbia house fire

January 23, 2021 7:39 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Fire Department responded to the 4600 block of Blackford Court around 7 p.m. Saturday.

Second person dies from injuries sustained from Iberia house fire

January 21, 2021 8:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Patricia Hendee has died from her injuries from the Thrusday evening fire in Iberia. Hendee had been at University Hospital being treated before her death. A press release said the original call referencing an explosion and a house fully involved with fire came at 5:55 p.m. on Thursday. Iberia Fire immediately

Fulton man dies after apartment fire

January 20, 2021 11:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Fulton firefighters say an elderly man is dead after a fire broke out at an apartment building early Monday morning.