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Early Morning Structure Fire Displaces Family

Early Morning Structure Fire Displaces Family

On Sunday, December 25, 2022, at 4:51 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 Block of NE Bristol Drive. The resident called to report a fire in the house as they were evacuating.

When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke and fire was coming from the front and side of a single-story, single-family residence. Firefighters confirmed that the residents were out of the house and attacked the fire from a defensive position before entering the structure. The fire was under control at 5:30 a.m.

The fire caused extensive damage to the building. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

The Red Cross is helping the displaced residents.

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Deck Fire Spreads To House

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

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...
Cooking Fire Contained to Garage

Cooking Fire Contained to Garage

LEE'S SUMMIT, MO—On Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 5:57 p.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 5600 Block of NE Hidden Meadow Circle. A neighbor noticed the fire, called 911, and alerted the occupants of the house. When the fire department arrived, smoke and fire was coming from the garage of a two-story, single- family house. All of the occupants were reported to be safe outside. Firefighters quickly extinguished...
Burning Leaves and Yard Waste is Prohibited

Burning Leaves and Yard Waste is Prohibited

Burning Leaves and Yard Waste is Prohibited

Just a reminder, the burning of yard waste is prohibited in the City of Lee's Summit. This includes burning yard waste in fire pits and patio fireplaces.

Please dispose of leaves and other yard waste properly!
 

Fire Heavily Damages Lee's Summit Home

Fire Heavily Damages Lee's Summit Home

Fire Heavily Damages Lee's Summit Home
On Monday, October 12, 2020, at 7:46 p.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 800 Block of NE Bryant Drive. The occupants of the home were alerted when the smoke alarms sounded and the doorbell started to ring. An investigation by the occupants found smoke on the second floor coming from the attic. The occupants called 911 and evacuated the house. When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke was coming from the...
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