Mississippi County house fire slows motorists The Office of Emergency Management shared on social media showing heavy smoke pouring from the home located on Highway 61, south of the Highway 312 intersection. (Source: Mississippi Co. Office of Emergency Management) By Region 8 Newsdesk | February 24, 2021 at 8:37 AM CST - Updated February 24 at 8:37 AM
MISSISSIPPI COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A house fire Wednesday morning slowed traffic along a Mississippi County highway.
The Office of Emergency Management shared on social media showing heavy smoke pouring from the home located on Highway 61, south of the Highway 312 intersection.
Sheriff Dale Cook told Region 8 News the abandoned house was in a small subdivision.
Firefighters battle flames, freezing temperatures In addition to battling flames early Monday morning, Blytheville firefighters braved freezing temperatures. (Source: Blytheville Fire Department via Facebook) By Region 8 Newsdesk | February 15, 2021 at 9:07 AM CST - Updated February 15 at 9:07 AM
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - In addition to battling flames early Monday morning, Blytheville firefighters braved freezing temperatures.
Just before 3:30 a.m. crews responded to a house fire on West Pecan Street, according to a social media post.
Upon arriving, they found a “heavy fire” in the attic.
“As crews were battling the fire inside, they were also battling the elements outside,” the Blytheville Fire Department reported.
Investigation into fatal fire continues following autopsy results Fire (Source: MGN) By Region 8 Newsdesk | February 5, 2021 at 8:46 AM CST - Updated February 12 at 10:25 AM
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - Police and fire officials say they know how two people found inside a burning home died. Now, they want to know what started that fatal fire.
Fire Chief Michael Carney said crews responded around 3 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 4, to a house fire in the 700-block of South Lilly Street. Fire Chief Michael Carney said crews responded early Thursday morning to a house fire in the 700-block of South Lilly Street. (Source: Google Maps)
Busy week for Blytheville fire crews as crews battle three separate fires
Busy week for Blytheville fire crews as crews battle three separate fires By Region 8 Newsdesk | December 18, 2020 at 6:22 PM CST - Updated December 20 at 3:50 PM
BLYTHEVILLE, Ark. (KAIT) - It was a busy week for the Blytheville Fire Department, as crews battled three separate fires.
According to officials with the fire department, the first fire happened Tuesday, Dec. 15, at the 1000-block of Highland Avenue.
The call came in around 4:30 p.m., and crews remained on the scene for almost two hours.
Crews believe electrical problems in the attic started the fire, and no injuries were reported.