June 17, 2014
Joplin Fire Department
Structure Fire, 1011 S Monroe, Joplin, MO.
The Joplin Fire Department responded to a reported Structure Fire at 1011 S Monroe at 1:53 AM Tuesday, 17 June, 2014. Fire crews arrived on the scene at 1:57 AM to find a detached 10’ x 20’ shed heavily involved with fire and most of the roof already collapsed. Personnel were able to quickly contain the fire to just the shed and a privacy fence.
The fire was declared under control at 2:07 AM and out at 2:18 AM. Crews remained on scene until 4:01 AM.
The shed is owned by Elizabeth Moore.
No injuries were reported to either fire personnel or others in the area. 6 Joplin Fire units and 17 Joplin Fire personnel responded.
The cause of the fire was still under investigation at the time of this writing.
Keith Stammer
Public Information Officer
Joplin Fire Department