For Immediate Release
June 11, 2015
Joplin Fire Department
Structure Fire, 518 N Moffet, Joplin, MO.
The Joplin Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 518 N Moffet, at 3:58 PM, Thursday, 11 June, 2015. Fire crews arrived on the scene at 4:02 PM to find a two story, wood frames structure with light smoke coming from the southwest corner. Upon entry they found smoke throughout the house. Crews extinguished the fire as well as rescued several pets. Crews declared the fire under control at 4:35 PM and remain on scene at the time of this writing.
The house was not occupied at the time of the fire. No ownership or rental information is available at this time.
No injuries were reported to either fire personnel or others in the area. 6 Joplin Fire units and 18 Joplin Fire personnel responded as well as JPD and METS.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Fire Marshall.
Keith Stammer
Public Information Officer
Joplin Fire Department