Sunrise Beach garage fire started by generator

Sunrise Beach firefighters put out a fire on Monday, July 6, 2026, at a garage on Michales Cove Road. — Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District

By Ryan Shiner

Published July 6, 2026 5:40 PM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

A Monday morning fire at a garage on Michales Cove Road in Sunrise Beach was started by a generator being run inside, according to a Monday afternoon press release from the Sunrise Beach Fire Protection District.

Crews were called at 7:56 a.m. and had the fire under control by 8:16 a.m., according to the report. The fire was determined to be accidental. No injuries were reported.

“The structure of the garage was intact, but the contents were a total loss,” the release says.

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