Joplin Fire Displaces 7 Occupants

The Joplin Fire Department battled a structure fire Tuesday that displaced 7 people. Read the full press release below:

On Tuesday, November 20, 2018, at 11:49 AM the Joplin Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 820 S. Byers. Crews arrived on scene at 11:51 AM to find a single-family dwelling that had been converted into a multi-family dwelling with 7 apartments and found smoke coming from the attic.

An interior attack was made, and the fire was contained to the apartment in which it started. The fire was brought under control by 12:15 PM and completely extinguished by 12:45 PM.

There were no injuries to firefighting crews or civilians. The fire caused moderate damage to the apartments and resulted in the displacement of 7 occupants.

The Joplin Fire Department responded with 7 units and 21 personnel and was assisted by the Joplin Police Department and METS Ambulance Service. Red Cross also was called to the scene for assistance to the occupants that were displaced.

The cause of the fire was investigated by the Fire Department and determined to be electrical in nature