Lee’s Summit to Test Downtown Outdoor Warning System Friday Thursday, September 22, 2022 | Views: 1695 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Lee’s Summit to Test Downtown Outdoor Warning System Friday On Friday, September 23rd at 1:00 PM., the City of Lee’s Summit will test the Outdoor Warning and Voice Message System in Downtown Lee’s Summit to evaluate recent upgrades, weather permitting.
Sunday Morning Fire Damages Townhome Monday, September 19, 2022 | Views: 2263 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Sunday Morning Fire Damages Townhome On Sunday, September 18, 2022, at 10:26 a.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1900 Block of NE Knollbrook Street. A passerby reported the building was on fire around the air conditioner. When the fire department arrived, smoke and fire was coming from the side of a two-story, four-unit townhome. Several occupants had evacuated the building. Fire crews quickly extinguished the fire on the exterior of the...
Garage Fire Heavily Damages Home Friday, July 8, 2022 | Views: 3074 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Garage Fire Heavily Damages Home On Thursday, July 7, 2022, at 11:36 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 900 Block of SW Sara Circle. The occupant reported a fire in the garage, and they were evacuating the house. When the fire department arrived, the garage of a one-story, single-family residence was on fire and rapidly spreading into the attic of the house and a car in the driveway. The occupants of the house were safe outside. Firefighters knocked...
Fireworks in Lee's Summit Sunday, June 26, 2022 | Views: 4641 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Fireworks in Lee's Summit Everyone wants to get back to celebrating Independence Day like we used to. However, if your celebration activities include fireworks, remember to use them responsibly and follow simple rules and safety guidelines. In the City of Lee's Summit, residents with a 2022 Fireworks Permit may discharge approved fireworks on July 2 and 3 from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. and July 4 from 10 a.m. to midnight. Fireworks permits are free and available at City Hall, any approved...
Storm Damages Trees and Lightning Strike Ignites a House Wednesday, June 8, 2022 | Views: 3465 | Categories: Fire Department Press Releases Storm Damages Trees and Lightning Strike Ignites a House LEE’S SUMMIT, MO— Early Wednesday, June 8, 2022, a storm moved through the area, and severe weather warning systems activated for a possible tornado headed towards Lee’s Summit. The storm caused damage to tree limbs, a few downed powerlines and blew around loose objects but caused no significant structural damage. Daylight will allow for a better assessment of the damage. The Lee’s Summit Public Works crews were out after the storm clearing...