Garage Fire Heavily Damages Home
Garage Fire Heavily Damages Home
On Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at 10:17 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1100 Block of NE Noeleen Court. The occupant reported a fire in the garage and the house was being evacuated
When the fire department arrived, the garage of the split-level, single-family home was heavily involved in fire and rapidly spreading up the front of the house to the floor above. The occupants of the house were safe...
Lee’s Summit Fireworks Regulations for Fourth of July
Lee’s Summit Fireworks Regulations for Fourth of July
In the City of Lee’s Summit, residents with a fireworks permit may discharge approved fireworks on July 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.; July 4 from 10 a.m. to midnight; and July 5 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. within city limits. A fireworks permit is free and can be obtained at City Hall, approved consumer fireworks tents or the City’s website.
The City’s ordinance allows the possession and use of certain approved consumer fireworks (1.4G) within city...
Plumbing Work Ignites Wall
Plumbing Work Ignites Wall
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO—On Thursday, June 10, 2021 at 11:12 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 4300 block of SW Ward Road. The caller reported they were connecting pipe in a wall and set the insulation on fire.
When the fire department arrived, smoke was visible from the outside of a two-story, single-family residence. The occupant was safe outside.
Crews entered the structure and found moderate smoke...
Deck Fire Spreads To House
Deck Fire Spreads To House
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO—On Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at 11:12 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1200 Block of SE Rosehill Drive. The neighbor behind the house reported a fire on the deck.
When the fire department arrived, smoke and fire was visible from the back of the one-story, single-family residence. The occupants were safe outside.
Crews quickly knocked down the fire on the deck as other crews...
Hotel Fire Extinguished By Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
Hotel Fire Extinguished By Automatic Fire Sprinkler System
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO – On Friday, January 1, 2021, at 2:46 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to reported structure fire at America’s Best Value Inn, 1020 SE Blue Parkway. The caller reported smoke in the first floor hallway, possibly coming from a meeting room. The hotel was being evacuated.
When the fire department arrived, there was nothing visible from the outside of the three-story hotel. Crews entered the building...