St Charles County Paramedics Rescue Dogs From O'Fallon Fire
Three family members safely escaped a fire at their home in the 700 block of Red Hawk Drive in O'Fallon on Monday.
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St Charles County Paramedics Rescue Dogs From O'Fallon Fire
Three family members safely escaped a fire at their home in the 700 block of Red Hawk Drive in O'Fallon on Monday.
After an O'Fallon family managed to escape their home that caught fire on Monday night, local paramedics rescued two of their pets that were left behind. According to a news release from the St. Charles County Ambulance District, a home in the 700 block of Red Hawk Drive in O'Fallon went up in flames at 8:30 p.m. on Monday night. O'Fallon and Wentzville firefighters extinguished the fire, which started in the basement of the home. Martin Limpert a spokesman for the ambulance district, said that fortunately, all three residents were able to escape unharmed and take one of their dogs with them. But two dogs and a cat were left behind due to smoke in the home. Once the fire was extinguished, firefighters brought all three animals to …
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Tuesday, January 31, 2012
Update: O'Fallon Home Destroyed by Fire Tuesday
A home on Castlebrook Drive was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning.
Editor's Note: This article was updated at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday. A fire destroyed a home at 660 Castlebrook Drive early Tuesday morning. Scott Avery, public information officer for the O'Fallon Fire Protection District, said the fire was reported around 9:43 a.m. He said the blaze caused extensive damage and the home is a total loss. Nearly 23 firefighters from O'Fallon, Central County Fire and Rescue and Cottleville arrived on the scene. Avery said it took an hour and 10 minutes to extinguish the flames. Fire officials say they do not know the cause of the fire at this time. Around noon, firefighters worked to extinguish the hot spots, so they could begin their investigation. Fire fighters left the scene around 1:30 p.m. No one was in…
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Wednesday, December 28, 2011
Update: Fire Damages Vacant Historical Home in O'Fallon
According to fire officials, a flood light started a fire that caused extensive damage to "Aunt Rosie's" old home on Wednesday morning.
A fire damaged a vacant historical home at 209 Church St. in O'Fallon on Wednesday morning. Scott Avery, public information officer for the O'Fallon Fire Protection District, said the fire was reported around 9:57 a.m. on Wednesday morning. He said the blaze caused extensive damage to the historical home. Nearly 35 firefighters from O'Fallon, Central County Fire and Rescue and Lake Saint Louis arrived on the scene to help extinguish the blaze. Currently, O'Fallon firefighters are going through the home and opening the walls to ensure there are no hot spots, Avery said. According to fire officials, the fire is not suspicious. Avery said the home was under renovation and new renters, who expected to move into the home on Sunday, were …
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just liven the life
9:17 am on Thursday, December 29, 2011
No money for the Krekel house this year, but in other news we are going to see $50,000+ spent on beatification projects. We get to drive on pot holes while looking at flowers. We get to see sidewalk ramps non ADA equipped, but the blind kid will smell flowers. Hopefully we won't see a fire at the Krekel house. The city bought this home, voted to restore it, had money in the proposed budget to get… more ›
Friday, October 14, 2011
Fire Prevention Week: O'Fallon Fire Provides Home Safety Checklist
O'Fallon Fire Protection District shares tips to secure your home and keep your family safe.
In recognition of Fire Prevention Week, the O'Fallon Fire Protection District shared a home check list to keep your family safe from fires. Kitchen According to the O'Fallon Fire Protection District, cooking fires are the number one cause of house fires in O'Fallon. Following these tips may help prevent fire in your home. Outside Front Door Laundry Room Bedroom Garage Smoke Alarms Other For further information or for assistance inspecting your home for fire safety, contact the O’Fallon Fire Protection District at 636-272-3493 or visit their website. Information provided by the O'Fallon Fire Protection District.
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Tammy Lynn Snell
5:49 am on Tuesday, January 29, 2013
I also appreciate all the effort the Fire Fighters and Animal Emergency did in trying to save Huey. Huey was a Beautiful Cat that My Sister Sherri had Rescued from the Animal Shelter and will be Deeply missed by Kenny, Drew and Sherri. I am so sorry Huey did not make it. Love and Prayers TAMMY more ›