January 13th, 2026 Local News
Irondale, Mo. (KFMO) - The Irondale Fire Protection District responded to three separate fire incidents over Sunday night and Monday, January 11–12, 2026, keeping crews busy across the district.
Sunday night, January 11, firefighters were called to an outbuilding fire on State Highway U. Crews arrived to find a shed fully involved near a residence. Firefighters operated cautiously due to the contents inside the structure, focusing on protecting nearby exposures and maintaining scene safety. The fire was successfully contained, preventing it from spreading to surrounding property.
On Monday, January 12, at approximately 1:01 p.m., Irondale Fire Protection District units were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the area of Huff Cemetery Road after smoke was seen coming from the home. Multiple units responded, along with mutual aid departments. Fire crews quickly initiated suppression and safety operations upon arrival.
Later that same day, at around 5:45 p.m., firefighters responded to a brush fire along State Highway U in the Irondale area. Crews conducted a size-up and began suppression efforts to contain and control the fire. The fire was handled efficiently, the scene was secured, and no injuries were reported.
Fire officials remind residents to ensure working smoke detectors are installed in their homes, have an emergency plan in place, and call 911 immediately if smoke or fire is observed.