Friday Evening Fire Damages Home
Friday Evening Fire Damages Home
On Friday, September 1, at 9:23 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1000 Block of SW Whistle Drive. The occupant returned home Friday evening to find smoke coming from the house and called 911.
When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke was coming from the garage, and fire was visible inside the two-story, single-family residence. The occupants were safe outside.
Firefighters entered the building and knocked down...
2023 Lee’s Summit Water Utilities Customer Survey Results
2023 Lee’s Summit Water Utilities Customer Survey Results
Lee’s Summit Water Utilities released results from the 2023 Customer Satisfaction Survey that show customer satisfaction ratings significantly higher than the U.S. and regional averages. The survey is administered by ETC Institute to a random sample of households and provides a snapshot of how customers view the delivery of water and sewer services.
Of the 402 respondents, 84% indicated overall satisfaction with the delivery of services, a 2% increase over...
Trailer Fire at Dock of Food Warehouse
Trailer Fire at Dock of Food Warehouse
On Thursday, August 3, at 11:47 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire at Performance Food Group (PFG), 290 SE Thompson Drive. Employees coming to work discovered a fire involving a refrigerated semi-trailer parked against the dock door.
When crews arrived, the fire had engulfed the box trailer at the dock door of a large food distribution warehouse. A second alarm was requested for additional personnel and equipment.
The fire...
Lee’s Summit 2023 State of the City on August 18
Lee’s Summit 2023 State of the City on August 18
Lee’s Summit Mayor Bill Baird will deliver the State of the City address on Friday, Aug. 18 in The Aspen Room at The Stanley in downtown Lee’s Summit, 308 SE Douglas St. The Lee’s Summit Chamber of Commerce is hosting the luncheon. The event begins at 11 a.m. with the mayor’s address scheduled to start at noon.
The annual State of the City address is an opportunity for Mayor Baird to celebrate the accomplishments of the community and...
Lightning Strike Probable Cause of Structure Fire
Lightning Strike Probable Cause of Structure Fire
On Sunday, July 30, 2023, at 10:00 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 2500 Block of NW Clifford Road. The caller reported a fire from the roof of a detached shop.
When crews arrived, the roof of the one-and-a-half-story detached shop with an upstairs apartment was engulfed in flames and was beginning to collapse. The owner confirmed that the shop was unoccupied, and no one lived in the apartment. Crews extinguished the...