Extension Cords Used with a Space Heater Causes Fire Tuesday, January 16, 2024 | Views: 2320 | 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: 1976 | 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...
Burning Leaves is Prohibited Wednesday, November 22, 2023 | Views: 1424 | Categories: Fire Department News Burning Leaves is Prohibited Do not burn leaves or other yard waste in the open; fire pits or patio fireplaces in the City of Lee's Summit. Please bag or mulch yard waste, and do not blow or rake leaves into the street or storm drains.
Time to Change Batteries Saturday, November 4, 2023 | Views: 1278 | Categories: Fire Department News Time to Change Batteries Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, November 5, at 2 a.m. Remember to set your clocks back, but it’s also a great reminder to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms. Also, check the dates on your smoke alarms and replace them when they are ten years old. They still make noise, but the sensor may not detect smoke. Smoke alarms save lives, but only if they work! Make sure you and your family are protected.
Early Morning Structure Fire Displaces Family Sunday, December 25, 2022 | Views: 3348 | Categories: Fire Department News 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...