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One person dead after early-morning Phelps County fire

December 23, 2019 3:27 PM Matt Ragsdale

Mid-Missouri firefighters say at least one person was killed after a fire was reported in Phelps County early Monday morning.

Fire damages Jefferson City apartment

December 23, 2019 5:58 AM Brittany Wiley

Fire crews say electrical equipment started a fire that damaged a Jefferson City apartment on Sunday.

Building damaged by fire in Cole County on Saturday

Cooking fire results in destroyed Cole County apartment

December 21, 2019 7:10 PM Barry Mangold

Grease left on a stove was the cause of a structure fire that destroyed an apartment in Cole County on Saturday.

Cause of Jefferson City fire under investigation

December 20, 2019 2:22 PM Amber Tabeling

The Jefferson City Fire Department continues to investigate a fire that ripped through a downtown business.

No reported injuries in Jefferson City structure fire

December 19, 2019 4:48 PM Madison Fleck

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 700 block of East High Street on Thursday afternoon. “We arrived on scene, heavy fire and smoke showing from the front of the building,” Turner said. “We attempted an aggressive offensive attack and immediately went into a defensive operation.”

Dog dies in Jefferson City fire

December 18, 2019 7:29 AM Madison Fleck

A Jefferson City fire that killed one dog was caused by a wood-burning stove.

Fire crews battle garage fire

December 15, 2019 7:55 PM Katie Greathouse

Members of the Columbia Fire Department worked a garage fire Sunday night.

Boone County sees 20 house fires in 30 days

December 12, 2019 1:23 PM Amber Tabeling

Boone County is up to 21 house fires over the past month after three blazes broke out in just two days.

Columbia house fire claims dog’s life

December 9, 2019 2:48 PM Matthew Sanders

A dog was killed and a home suffered extensive smoke damage in a fire Monday afternoon.

Christmas tree causes Columbia house fire

December 9, 2019 4:08 PM Matthew Sanders

A small artificial Christmas tree caught fire Monday, damaging a west Columbia home.

One person injured after kitchen fire in Columbia

December 8, 2019 7:21 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Fire Department officials said one person was treated for minor injuries after a fire. The department was called to the 200 block of Maple Grove Way Saturday afternoon. Crews found a small kitchen fire in the home. The individual who was hurt was treated at the scene. No one else was injured.

Firefighters sent to Boone County apartment complex

December 6, 2019 4:53 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County firefighters were called to an apartment fire northeast of Columbia on Friday.

Natural cover fire burns several acres in Sunrise Beach

December 3, 2019 9:49 PM Katie Greathouse

SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. Firefighters with the Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District worked a natural cover fire Tuesday night. In a Facebook post, the district said the fire covered about eight acres. The district said that several other agencies assisted. Those agencies included the Mid-County Fire Protection District, Gravois Fire Protection District and Osage Beach Fire

Woman accused of arson pleads guilty to lesser charges

December 2, 2019 9:32 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of setting a fire in July 2018 pleaded guilty to lesser charges Monday. Boone County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jennifer Rodewald confirmed Tammy Nevels pleaded guilty to delivery or possession of a controlled substance and fourth-degree assault. Court documents filed in 2018 said Nevels used a lighter to set a

‘Malfunctioning’ equipment causes fire at Holts Summit restaurant

December 2, 2019 3:09 PM Madison Fleck

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Holts Summit Fire Protection District identified the cause of a Monday morning fire as malfunctioning electrical equipment. Firefighters responded to Dos Primos on Weststar Drive at about 4:30 a.m. on Monday and found heavy smoke coming from the roof and back of the restaurant. Firefighters were able to mostly contain

Crews battle house fire in Sedalia

November 27, 2019 6:55 AM Zara Barker

SEDALIA, Mo. – Crews battled a house fire on North Grand in Sedalia overnight. Sedalia Firefighters Local 103 posted on Facebook asking people to avoid the area. An ABC 17 News viewer sent in cell phone video he captured of the scene. The viewer told ABC 17 News one adult and three children were inside

Crews put out fire at Fulton home

November 23, 2019 10:14 AM Ben Fein

Officials with the Fulton Fire Department responded to a structure fire just after 1:30 a.m. Saturday. When authorities arrived at the home in the 300 block of E. 10th Street, they reported seeing smoke and flames coming from the structure. In a news release, the Fulton fire chief said no one was hurt in the

Firefighters battle fire at Missouri State Penitentiary

November 20, 2019 6:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Firefighters with the Jefferson City Fire Department and the Holts Summit Fire Department responded to a fire at the Missouri State Penitentiary on Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived to the building on Capitol Avenue around 4:20 p.m. and as of 6:10 p.m., some units remained on scene. Officials said the cause of the fire is under

No one injured in Jefferson City house fire

November 19, 2019 6:59 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a fire at a home in the 900 block of Jackson Street on Tuesday night. Firefighters said a passerby saw smoke before 5 p.m. Officials said there were flames in a window and smoke coming from the roof. Crews began clearing the scene around 6:30 p.m. Firefighters said

Camden County firefighters respond to multiple arson calls

November 18, 2019 8:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

MACKS CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) Southwest Camden County Fire Protection District said crews responded to several arson calls Monday. Firefighters said four fires were set along Highway 54. According to a fire district spokesman, the fires were set between the intersection of Highway 54 and Carroll Cut Thru and where 54 meets Highway 73. A post