House fire in Joplin, two firefighters suffer injuries

JOPLIN, Mo. (KOAM) — Just before 2 p.m. Sunday reports of a structure fire at 310 South Connor alerted Joplin E-911.

Joplin Fire reported smoke was visible a mile away from Station 1 as they began response. METS ambulance and Joplin Police also were on the way.

Heavy smoke and flames from the second floor said first units arriving.

The residence with a large amount of trash and debris around it was uninhabited. There were no utilities to the structure.

Firefighters knocked down active flames quickly and entered the home searching for anyone inside. No one was located.

Fire was declared under control at 2:27 p.m. as firefighters were on every floor. The second floor required extensive overhaul, pulling down of ceilings and walls.

We are told one firefighter suffered heat exhaustion and was treated on the scene. A second firefighter was injured as he grabbed a railing that broke off and he fell. He was also treated on the scene.

The Joplin Fire Marshal was summoned to initiate investigation into the cause of the fire.

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