Fireworks Related Fires in Lee's Summit
Fireworks Related Fires in Lee's Summit
LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — Overnight, the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to several fireworks-related fires. Crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire at 4:27 a.m. on July 5, 2025, in the 1100 block of SW Summit Hill Drive. A resident called 911 after being awakened by smoke alarms and discovering a fire burning on the outside of the house.
Upon arrival, firefighters found flames near the garage door that had spread up the front of the...
Spark Ignites Garage
Spark Ignites Garage
On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at 3:43 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 block of NW Moore Street. The occupant of a detached garage next to a single-family home called 911 to report the blaze.
When firefighters arrived, they found the two-bay garage fully involved in fire, threatening the nearby home. The occupant and their dog were safe outside.
Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire, preventing it from...
Public Invited to Southeast Douglas Street Improvements Public Meeting
Public Invited to Southeast Douglas Street Improvements Public Meeting
The City of Lee’s Summit is hosting a public meeting to discuss the proposed design and infrastructure improvements to the Southeast Douglas Street corridor from Blue Parkway to Fourth Street from 5-7 p.m. on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in the Strother Conference Room at City Hall, 220 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit, Mo. 64063.
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Announcing Red Hawk Park!
Announcing Red Hawk Park!
We are pleased to announce the official name of the upcoming new park within the Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation system: Red Hawk Park. This park will be situated west of Pryor Road and south of SW Scherer Road. We invite you to view the current progress of this exciting development.
Plans for this park include:
Phase I
Playground
Shelter
Parking
Multi-Sport Court
Walking Trails
Phase II improvements in the regional park, as shown on...
Fire Damages Greenwood Home
Fire Damages Greenwood Home
The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire early Sunday morning in the 400 block of 10th Avenue Circle North in Greenwood, Missouri. A neighbor reported the blaze around 1:15 a.m., indicating that the house was heavily involved in flames.
Firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the single-story, split-level home. Fortunately, the occupants had been alerted by smoke alarms and were safely outside when emergency crews...