Sikeston DPS rescues woman from early morning fire

SIKESTON — Thanks to quick work from Sikeston fire fighters, a woman survived a fire early Thursday morning.

According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, fire fighters responded to a structure fire at 430 E. Gladys at 12:54 a.m. Thursday, with a report of a trapped subject in the residence.

When officers arrived, they reported heavy fire in front of the residence. Engine 1 along with Ladder 1 and Ladder 3 responded along with off-duty personnel.

The first-arriving crew went into a rescue operation to locate and remove the trapped subject. The crew was able to locate the woman trapped in the bathroom of the residence and safely removed her.

During this time a second crew was on an offensive attack and was able to quickly bring the fire under control.

The victim was turned over to the South Scott County Ambulance District who treated the woman and transported her for medical care. The condition of the woman is not known at press time but alive thanks to the quick rescue by fire personnel.

The residence received heavy fire and smoke damage. The cause is still under investigation by Sikeston DPS.