Raytown Fire
Protection District
Press Release
Raytown Residence Heavily Damaged By Fire
PIO Assigned: Matt Mace
Fire Marshal
Follow up Info: Matt Mace 816-737-6034
Date: Location: 6504 Claremont Ave
Time of the call: 12:57 P.M.
First Unit on the scene: Chief 6
Number of Units: 9
Number of Firefighters: 27
Injuries: 3 All fire personnel
Property Loss/Damage: $155,000.00
Contents Loss: Unknown
Property Saved: Total Loss
Origin and Cause: Garage area, the exact cause could not be
determined due the amount of damage sustained
Additional information:
Called to the scene of a garage fire, upon arrival found heavy
fire venting from the garage doors, and garage roof. Neighbors reported all of
the occupants were at work and had been contacted. Crews utilized two 1¾”
attack lines and one 2 ½” attack line to bring the fire under control. The roof partially collapsed during fire
fighting operations, which hampered our attack.
During our suppression activities two firefighters suffered minor burns,
which were treated on the scene, a third firefighter suffered a joint injury
and is currently being evaluated at a local medical facility.
The family dog was rescued from the home by firefighters and was
successfully resuscitated on the scene by fire personnel. The pet was then turned over to the
homeowners who then transported it to their veterinarian for further care.
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