Extension Cords Used with a Space Heater Causes Fire Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | Views: 1266 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Extension Cords Used with a Space Heater Causes Fire On Tuesday, January 16, 2024, at 10:46 a.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 300 Block of NE Parks Edge Place. The occupants smelled smoke but did not see anything. When the smoke alarms started to sound, they discovered smoke from the basement stairs and a fire. They called 911 and evacuated the building. When the fire department arrived, smoke was visible inside a two-story, single-family residence. Everyone...
Car Fire in Attached Garage Damages Fourplex Monday, January 15, 2024 | Views: 1386 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Car Fire in Attached Garage Damages Fourplex On Monday, January 15, 2024, at 4:45 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 5800 Block of NW Plantation Lane. Multiple 911 calls from neighbors reported a car fire in the garage spreading to the fourplex and an explosion. When the fire department arrived, the fire heavily involved an attached, single-car garage of a two-story fourplex. All building occupants were safe outside. Firefighters quickly attacked the...