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One person receives minor injuries in Jefferson City fire

March 7, 2021 2:27 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire in the 1700 block of East Miller Street Sunday around 7:30 a.m. Firefighters found a fully involved mobile home.

Fire officials warn against controlled burns

March 7, 2021 4:35 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to 11 natural cover fires on Saturday, with the largest fire consuming 45 acres of grass and trees.

Boone County Fire Protection District responds to 11 fires

March 6, 2021 8:10 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to 11 fires Saturday.

Columbia kitchen fire leaves one injured

March 6, 2021 10:06 AM Ben Fein

One person suffered minor injuries after a fire in Columbia Friday night.

Jefferson City woman accused of Salvation Army arson receives probation

March 4, 2021 11:33 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City woman was sentenced to two years of probation after pleading guilty to a January 2020 arson.

Columbia fire crews work to put out a fire on West Worley Street Tuesday morning.

Firefighters: Electrical malfunction caused early morning house fire on W. Worley

March 2, 2021 2:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Fire Department said an electrical malfunction caused an early morning house fire in central Columbia.

Boone County Fire District credits smoke detectors for saving life in Friday fire

February 26, 2021 9:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District firefighters responded to 7900 block of N. Benthall Rd to a house fire just after 1 p.m. Firefighters reported seeing smoke showing from the vents and eaves of the house on the back side. Firefighters report entering the house and finding high heat and heavy smoke conditions from

Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office release report on fatal Iberia fire

February 24, 2021 11:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office reports the fatal Iberia fire was accidental. The report states that evidence from the explosion and fire was found in the basement at the home on the 200 block of Lombar St. The report states the marshal’s office is unable to eliminate a propane gas leak

Boone County Fire District responds to two Sunday structure fires

February 22, 2021 9:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District responded to two fires on Sunday. At 12:41 p.m. Sunday, Boone County Fire District firefighters responded to W. Route F for a reported structure fire. After arriving on scene, the homeowner told firefighters a fire started in the flu of the chimeny and the owner used a garden

Emergency crews respond to large barn fire east of Columbia

February 21, 2021 5:46 PM Connor Hirsch

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District is working to put out a large barn fire Sunday. The department tweeted around 5:30 p.m. crews were still trying to put out a fully involved barn. https://twitter.com/BooneCountyFire/status/1363633492719005701 ABC17 News crews on the scene said the barn was destroyed by the flames. Photos from Sunday

One man arrested for Columbia arson

February 21, 2021 12:38 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Police have arrested Seth Vaughn, 28, of Columbia after after responding to a disturbance Sunday morning.

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