1 dead after fire in Montgomery County

Firefighters and law enforcement work at the scene of a deadly fire near New Florence on Thursday, March 20, 2026. — New Florence Fire Protection District

Published March 20, 2026 9:29 AM

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

One person died after a fire late Thursday near New Florence in Montgomery County.

The New Florence Fire Protection District was called to the structure fire on Buechele Road at about 10:30 p.m., according to a social media post. Firefighters pulled one person from inside the structure, who was pronounced dead by medics.

Three other local fire departments were called in to help.

The Missouri Fire Marshal's Office is investigating, the fire district says.

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