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House fire in Royal Heights Neighborhood, no one home, firefighters save cat

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Structure fire call at 9:10 a.m.  Saturday morning to 2431 E Rolla in the Royal Heights Neighborhood.

Joplin Fire responded emergency with Engine 3, Battalion 1, Ladder 1, Rescue 1, Engine 2, Engine 4.

Joplin Police assisted with traffic control and METS ambulance arrived to assist.

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Fire was knocked down quickly and was out in minutes so as it did not spread throughout the one-story residence.

Joplin Fire tell us that no one was located inside the structure, no firefighters were injured.

No one was home at the time of the fire however firefighters rescued the family cat from the home.

Crews remained on the scene investigating and clearing the house of smoke as Joplin Fire Marshal arrived for investigation about 10:30 a.m.

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Police pursuit ends as pickup slams into utility pole

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Just after 4:45 p.m. Monday reports of a pickup crashed into a utility pole at Zora and S Independence Ave. Neighbors said power was out.

On scene Ofc Josh Dykstra tells us it was the end of a police pursuit initiated minutes prior to the crash.

Male subject was wanted on a Felony Burglary Warrant and was spotted by officers. Officers attempted to perform a Felony Car Stop and the pickup fled beginning about N St Louis and Trenton Ave.

The pursuit weaved in and out of Royal Heights until crashing into the utility pole, knocking out power to the area.

Both occupants of the pickup were transported to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The male driver will face additional charges

The female passenger has no pending charges.

Liberty Utilities on scene will have to replace at least one pole. Expect power to be restored later into the evening. 

This is a breaking news story. We anticipate more information from Joplin Police Tuesday. Stay with KOAM News Now for updates.