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City of Lee’s Summit Limits Access to City Facilities

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City of Lee’s Summit facilities will be closed to the public, with the exception of City Hall, which has limited public access. During this time, the City encourages the use of resources available online or by phone. These measures are being taken to protect the health of employees and the community by preventing the spread of COVID-19. City Hall – Public access to City Hall is through the north entrance by the parking garage. In-person business is...

Business Destroyed by Fire

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Business Destroyed by Fire Business Destroyed by Fire
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— On Sunday, February 09, 2020 at 2:25 a.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 611 SW 3rd Street. A police officer in the area discovered the fire in the building occupied by Shining Light Music. When the fire department arrived, the two-story building was well involved in fire. Due to the amount of involvement and partial collapse of the structure, crews attacked the fire from a defensive...

Electrical Failure Sparks Crawl Space Fire

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  LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— On Friday, January 17, 2020, at 4:09 a.m. , the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 400 Block of SW Mission Road. The caller reported the house was filling with smoke and the smoke alarms were sounding. The source of the smoke was unknown. When the fire department arrived, nothing was visible from the one-story, single family residence. Firefighters entered the smoke filled house...

Storm Siren Test Postponed to February 12, Weather Permitting- TEST CANCELLED

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Storm Siren Test Postponed to February 12, Weather Permitting- TEST CANCELLED Storm Siren Test Postponed to February 12, Weather Permitting- TEST CANCELLED

The Outdoor Warning Sirens are normally tested on the first Wednesday of the month at 11:00 a.m. Due to inclement weather and the Chiefs Parade on February 5th, the monthly test was postponed to Wednesday, February 12, at 11:00 a.m., weather permitting. 

Closed Door Keeps Basement Bedroom Fire Contained

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Closed Door Keeps Basement Bedroom Fire Contained Closed Door Keeps Basement Bedroom Fire Contained
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— On Saturday, November 16, 2019, at 11:44 a.m. the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 1700 Block of NE Auburn Drive. The occupant of the house smelled smoke and discovered the fire in the basement. When the fire department arrived, light smoke was visible from a single family residence. The occupants of the house were safe outside. Firefighters entered the house and quickly extinguished a...
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