Raytown Fire
Protection District
Press Release
Crews Battle Commercial Structure Fire and Extreme Temperatures.
PIO Assigned: Matt Mace, Fire Marshal
Follow up Info: 816-875-9746
Date: 7/17/12
Location: 9945 e 350
Time of the call:15:08
First Unit on the scene: Raytown Engine 2
Number of Units: 12
Number of Firefighters: 38
Injuries:1
Property Loss/Damage: $125,000
Contents Loss: Unknown
Property Saved: $1,875,000
Additional information:
Units responded to a commercial structure fire at a fast food
restaurant, initial crews reported fire on the outside of the structure and
heavy smoke from the roof. Crews were able to confine the fire to the attic of
the structure. Additional units from
KCFD were requested due to the extreme heat.
All firefighters are required by policy to be evaluated by EMS after 20
minutes of work at a fire. One firefighter was initially unable to return to
work following this evaluation, however after additional rest and water on the
scene their vital signs return to normal and they were cleared to return to
work.
Investigators have determined the fire originated outside of the
structure, but the exact cause of the fire is undetermined at this time.
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