Fire Department News

Deck Fire Spreads to House

A deck fire spread quickly to a house Tuesday evening. The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to the 2500 block of NW Bent Tree Circle at 5:21 p.m. after the resident reported a grill fire on the deck. The occupants were evacuating the home.

Crews arrived to find the deck and the back of the two-story home on fire, with flames spreading into the attic through the eaves. All occupants and pets were safely outside.

Firefighters knocked down the flames on the deck as crews checked for extension into the house and attic. A search confirmed all occupants were out. The fire was contained mainly to the outside of the home, with some spread into the attic and several concealed spaces. Crews had to open areas inside the living space to reach the fire in the attic and concealed spaces between levels of the house. The fire was under control by 5:55 p.m.

Fire damage was confined to the deck and the home’s exterior, with minor smoke damage inside. Investigators believe the fire started as a grease fire in a propane grill that spread to the deck and house.