City of LS Home Page
City of LS LinkedIn City of LS X City of LS Instagram City of LS Nextdoor City of LS YouTube City of LS LStv City of LS Emergency Alerts
Careers | Get Involved | Contact the City
Toggle Open Close Mobile Menu
News & Media > Press Releases

Search Press Releases

Press Release Archive

Press Releases

  |   Views: 2422
  |   Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases

Fire Damages Home

Fire Damages Home

The Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1300 block of Southeast Princeton Place on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:15 a.m.

The resident noticed smoke in an upstairs bedroom after extinguishing a fire in the downstairs fireplace. A further investigation outside revealed that the enclosed chimney was on fire above the roof. All occupants of the house were safely evacuated.

When firefighters arrived, flames were visible from the roof of the two-story, single-family residence. Inside, smoke alarms were sounding, and there was light smoke in the living area. Firefighters opened the ceiling in an upstairs bedroom to find smoke and fire in the attic. Crews quickly extinguished the fire in the attic and on the roof, bringing the incident under control by 10:45 a.m.

The fire caused damage to the attic, a portion of the roof, and the enclosed fireplace flue above the roofline. It is believed the fire originated where the enclosed fireplace flue (chimney) meets the roof and was possibly caused by an ember from an earlier fire in the fireplace.

Print
Previous
City of Lee’s Summit Hosting Career Fair & Expo on March 20
Next
City of Lee's Summit Announces New Director of Water Utilities

Latest Press Releases

City of Lee’s Summit to Appoint Next City Manager
City of Lee’s Summit to Appoint Next City Manager

City of Lee’s Summit to Appoint Next City Manager

The Lee’s Summit City Council is pleased to announce the selection of Mark Dunning as the City of Lee’s Summit’s next city manager effective September 17, 2022. City Council gave unanimous approval to an initial reading of the employment agreement at the March 8 council meeting. A final vote will take place at the March 15 council meeting. Dunning will replace Stephen Arbo who will retire in September after 20 years with the City.

Lee’s Summit Encourages Acts of Kindness During Take Time to Be Kind Week

Lee’s Summit Encourages Acts of Kindness During Take Time to Be Kind Week

The City of Lee’s Summit’s Human Relations Commission is celebrating kindness in the community during its weeklong “Take Time to Be Kind” campaign, which runs from Feb. 13 - 19. Community members are encouraged to perform random and purposeful acts of kindness to promote positivity.

Fire Heavily Damages Lee’s Summit Home
Fire Heavily Damages Lee’s Summit Home

Fire Heavily Damages Lee’s Summit Home

On Friday, December 31, 2021, at 10:28 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 500 Block of NE Lynn Street. Multiple callers reported a heavily involved house fire. When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke and fire was coming from a one-story, single-family residence. The occupants were outside. They advised there was propane and fireworks in the house. Crews initiated a defensive attack on the fire from...
Firefighters Rescue One from Structure Fire
Firefighters Rescue One from Structure Fire

Firefighters Rescue One from Structure Fire

 On January 18, 2022, at 10:29 a.m., the Lee’s Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 800 Block of SE 11th Street. The calling party reported a fire upstairs with no one else in the house. Police dispatchers then received a call from an occupant still trapped in the house. When the fire department arrived, heavy smoke was coming from a single-family, split-level house. One occupant was outside. Firefighters entered the...
GLMV Architecture Selected as Master Architect for Lee’s Summit Downtown Market Plaza

GLMV Architecture Selected as Master Architect for Lee’s Summit Downtown Market Plaza

The City of Lee’s Summit and LANE4 Property Group, the master developer for the Downtown Market Plaza, announce the selection of GLMV Architecture (GLMV) as the master architect for the redevelopment project located near Southeast Green Street and Southeast Third Street. As master architect, GLMV will be responsible for a preliminary design that supports the vision of the community and expands the character of the City’s award-winning downtown.

First293032