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Firefighters find dogs in Midway motel room where fire broke out

September 24, 2021 9:45 AM Matthew Sanders

Firefighters were sent at about 8 a.m. to the Budget Inn at the Midway area. They saw flames coming from the motel’s ground floor.

University of Missouri teaches students about fire safety on campus

September 22, 2021 11:28 AM Joushua Blount

The demonstration, set to take place just before noon, is part of Safe Mizzou. The events this week are geared toward educating students about personal safety. MU is also hosting active shooter and campus intruder training all day Wednesday in the MU Student Center.

Fire put out at ADM Sunday morning in Mexico

September 20, 2021 9:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a fire at ADM Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a fire in the attic of a machine shed located on the south side of the plant. ADM staff had discovered the fire and were attempting to put it out when firefighters

Southern Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters put out shed fire

September 16, 2021 11:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Firefighters from the Southern Boone County Fire Protection District put out a shed fire near East State Highway MM and East Edwards Road Thursday night.

No injuries from early morning house fire in Columbia

August 31, 2021 5:42 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department reported no injuries from an early morning house fire in Columbia on Tuesday. The department responded to multiple calls on the 3000 block of Green Ridge Road around 1:30 a.m. on Tuesday, for reports of a house fire. Columbia Fire Department Battalion Chief One Eric Caszett told ABC

Firefighters put out residential structure fire in north Columbia

August 23, 2021 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia firefighters put out a residential structure fire in the 2000 block of Quail Drive. The Columbia Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire just before 9 p.m. Monday. Firefighters arriving on the scene five minutes later reported smoke and flames shows from the house. Officials with the fire department report

Multiple people injured in boat explosion at Lake of the Ozarks

August 1, 2021 12:03 AM Meghan Drakas

CAMDEN, Co. (KMIZ) Multiple people were injured in a boat explosion at the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday afternoon. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, a boat with four people onboard experienced a mechanical failure in the engine compartment which caused an explosion. The three women on board, 21-year-old Logan Waldow, 22-year-old Grace Wright,

Family: Woman in critical condition but stable after house explosion in Moniteau County

July 29, 2021 10:35 AM Leila Mitchell

The woman, whose name has not been released by officials, was critically injured Wednesday evening in a house explosion near Jamestown. The State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the explosion, but information from the office was not immediately available Thursday.

Accidental fire in bedroom damages Columbia home

July 28, 2021 6:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

(COLUMBIA, MO) – The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 3400 block of Elm Grove Drive. Columbia firefighters first on the scene reported smoke from the front door. Officials report the fire was contained to a back bedroom. Fire investigators determined the fire originated in a back bedroom and was accidental.

Grease fire closes Jefferson City Arby’s

July 22, 2021 11:07 AM Matthew Sanders

Firefighters were sent to the restaurant at 2815 S. Ten Mile Drive on Thursday morning for a fryer on fire, according to a news release. The restaurant was evacuated and firefighters put out the blaze with a fire extinguisher.

Kaiser building fire may be connected to Thursday night shooting at Lake of the Ozarks

July 21, 2021 5:20 PM Hannah Falcon

Osage Beach Fire Protection District responded to a building fire off Highway 42 at 11:30 Tuesday night. Crews were at a metal building with Midwest Drifters Motorcycle Club signs until 5 a.m. The Midwest Drifters were at the shooting Thursday night at the Bagnell Dam Bouvard strip, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Columbia Police and Fire Department respond to trash pile fire near I-70

July 18, 2021 8:17 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday morning the Columbia Police Department and Columbia Fire Department responded to a trash pile file near I-70. ABC 17 News Crews on scene saw visible smoke rising above trees on the scene. The Columbia Fire Department told crews they were containing the trash fire. Columbia Fire Department

Kitchen fire causes smoke damage at Ashland home

July 15, 2021 10:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone Fire Department reported a residential kitchen fire at 6:44 p.m. on the 100 block of Renee drive. According to reports, firefighters got on the scene and got the fire under control within 10 minutes. Officials report the house suffered moderate smoke damage. There were no injuries and one dog

Electronic toy might have started house fire

July 13, 2021 12:06 PM Matthew Sanders

Firefighters were called to a house in the 900 block of Garfield Street on Monday afternoon and found a fire in a bedroom, according to a news release. The fire was put out quickly but the room suffered “significant” fire and heat damage. The rest of the home had major smoke damage, the department said.

Rural Boone County fire districts report few fireworks-related problems

July 5, 2021 11:15 AM Leila Mitchell

Spokesmen for two Boone County rural fire districts said the Fourth of July weekend was relatively quiet, with few calls for injuries or other fireworks-related issues.

Fire officials warn of proper firework disposal after dumpster fire Monday morning

July 5, 2021 5:45 AM Meghan Drakas

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials are warning of proper firework disposal after a dumpster fire at the Midway Heights Baptist Church on Monday morning. Fire Captain John Wilke with the Boone County Fire Protection District said the church had a large fireworks display to celebrate the holiday. After the fireworks were over, they were

Officials warn of the importance of firework safety ahead of Columbia’s Fire in the Sky

July 4, 2021 5:00 AM Hannah Falcon

The bicentennial celebration of Columbia’s Fire in the Sky wraps up Sunday. The annual Fourth of July festival has a lineup of family-friendly musical guests and a historical tour of Columbia planned for the final day.

Boone County fire officials preach firework safety

June 30, 2021 9:04 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Boone County fire officials ask residents and visitors planning to shoot off fireworks this year, to do so safely. Gale Blomenkamp, the Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief, says every year crews get called out to at least one firework injury or fire caused

Columbia fire crews responding to the Residence Inn early Tuesday morning.

Trash fire prompts evacuation of Residence Inn hotel in Columbia

June 29, 2021 2:50 AM Molly Stawinoga

The building had to be evacuated in the middle of the night.

Ruptured gas line and fire damages residence on Sussex Drive in Columbia

June 23, 2021 4:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a gas leak outside a residence on the 4700 block of Sussex Drive at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday. Once on scene, crews reported a fire in the yard had melted the siding on the house. Columbia Firefighters protecting a residence in the 4700 block of Sussex Drive