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Large grass fire visible for miles, SW of Joplin

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NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. – Smoke was visible for miles south of Joplin near Loma Linda as Redings Mill responded to a fast-moving grassfire just after 4:40 p.m. Monday.

It was estimated to be about 20 acres by Redings Mill Fire Command on arrival.  However they requested mutual aid quickly from the following agencies:

  • Seneca Rural Fire
  • Seneca City Fire
  • Wyandotte Fire
  • Quapaw Nation Fire
  • Galena Fire
  • Joplin Fire
  • Carl Junction Fire
  • others unknown

Observers began alerting us with photos saying the fire was moving fast.  Fire apparatus are reporting to Douglas Fir and Bison Road west of Hwy 43.  Avoid the area to lessen traffic congestion.

Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies have been requested to assist with traffic congestion.

Newton County Ambulance is responding with a canteen units to assist firefighters as a relief station.

No structures were burned.

No reported injuries.

Fire was under control in about an hour.

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Mobile home fire near Seneca; Residence is a total loss

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SENECA, Mo. — About 5:15 a.m. Wednesday reports of a structure fire at Hwy 43 Mobile Home Park north of Seneca alerted Newton County Central Comm.

Seneca Rural Fire Protection Dist., Newton County EMS, Newton County Sheriff’s Deputies responded. Mutual aid assistance from Seneca City Fire, Quapaw Nation Fire & EMS and Wyandotte Fire, Redings Mill Fire and Neosho Rural Fire.

Firefighters tell us as they arrived to the scene it was fully involved.

Initially fire had spread from trailer 59 into the trees above, threatening other structures. Firefighters were able to contain it to one residence.

No injuries were reported.

Cooler 56° and a north breeze about 5-10 mph fanned the flames. The fire spread into the ceiling area and the walls, firefighters had to spend extra time pulling away siding to expose fire within those areas.

As dawn breaks one can tell the residence is a total loss.

Seneca Rural Fire tell us three adults were displaced by the fire. The Red Cross has been requested to respond and assist.

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Miami man crashes into concrete bridge railing near Wyandotte

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OTTAWA COUNTY, Okla. — Early Sunday morning about 1:30 a.m. Oklahoma Highway Patrol say a Miami man was injured in a single vehicle crash near Wyandotte.

Devin Wilson, 22, was operating a 2017 Ford Fiesta  eastbound on OK-10C, 4/10 miles west of S 670 Rd, 5 miles north and 1.5 miles east of Wyandotte.

According to preliminary information from Tpr A. Gibe of OHP the crash occurred as the Ford, “departed the roadway to the right, striking a road sign, after striking the sign, [Ford] hit a concrete bridge rail. [Ford] went over the railing of the bridge and down into a ravine.”

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Wilson was transported by Quapaw Nation EMS to Freeman Hospital in Joplin, Mo. OHP say he was admitted with serious injuries but was stable.

Road conditions were wet at the time.

The driver was wearing his seat belt.

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Tractor trailer and pickup collide in Ottawa County, closing US-60

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OTTAWA COUNTY, Mo. — Thursday morning at 7:40 a.m. a two-vehicle crash closed US-60 just inside Oklahoma as a tractor trailer crashed and a pickup directly in front of Indigo Sky Casino.

Eastern Shawnee Police, Wyandotte Fire and EMS responded.

Screenshot during crash incident shows traffic patterns and location in front of casino.Oklahoma Highway Patrol trooper tells us on scene no one was injured in the crash.

The tractor trailer traveling westbound on US-60 took out about 150 feet of guardrail on the north side of the road.

Santa Fe Towing was summoned to remove the tractor trailer. Garner’s Wrecker removed the pickup.

Traffic was diverted as a fuel cell on the tractor trailer was ruptured and Wyandotte Fire contained the spill using booms.

Traffic resumed one lane about 9:15 a.m.  All traffic was released about 10:45 a.m. On the Missouri side Seneca Fire assisted in what trucks and vehicles could travel the detour roads which included some roads that were not truck routes.

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“Fighting fire during 113° heat index isn’t just for anyone” — Cowskin Fire Dept

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DELAWARE COUNTY, Okla. — Cowskin Fire Dept responded to reports of a structure fire noon on Friday at 260 Road in their jurisdiction.

They requested mutual aid from Grove Fire, Butler Fire, Seneca-Cayuga Fire, Wyandotte Fire, Quapaw Nation Fire and in Missouri, Southwest City Fire. In all nine agencies, 22 apparatus and 42 personnel.

Rick Bronson of Cowskin Fire tells us Saturday, “Needed extra crews to relieve heat exhausted crews. went through 10 cases of water, 6 cases of Gatorade.”

Bronson says they had the fire under control by 2 p.m. but crews weren’t released until 5 p.m. working on hot spots, overhaul and trading out those exhausted firefighters.

“Fighting fire during 113 degrees heat index is not for just anyone,” Cowskin Fire state in a release of information.

“While the house was a total loss and one puppy was lost, some valuable possessions were saved and there were no injuries.”

Grove EMS and Grove Emergency Management also assisted. Cowskin Fire sends out a “big thank you” to all agencies who responded so quickly to assist.

The Oklahoma State Fire Marshal was summoned to assist with investigation along with Delaware County Sheriff. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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