NEWS RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

January 25, 2021

SUBJECT:      Structure Fire, 200 E Zora 

CONTACT:    James Furgerson, Fire Chief

On Sunday, 24 January 2021, at 2:40 AM, the Joplin Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire at 200 E Zora. The first crew arrived at 2:46 AM to find a single-story mobile home with smoke showing.  All occupants were outside. Crews attacked the fire, extinguished it, and then checked the garage for any fire extension.  Crews remained on scene until 4:15 AM.

The Joplin Fire Department responded with 7 units and 21 personnel. The Fire Department was assisted by METS Ambulance Service and the Joplin Police Department. METS treated and evaluated two people on scene.

The cause of the fire was ruled undetermined.

For more information, contact the Joplin Fire Department at 623-0403 or 624-0820, ext. 1300.

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