Deck Fire Spreads To House Wednesday, January 20, 2021 | Views: 10708 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases 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 Friday, January 1, 2021 | Views: 11559 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases 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 Wednesday, December 2, 2020 | Views: 11143 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases 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 Monday, October 12, 2020 | Views: 8626 | Categories: Fire Department News 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 Monday, October 12, 2020 | Views: 14032 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases 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...