February 8, 2022
Fire destroys Sikeston home; juvenile found safe
SIKESTON — A fire late Monday afternoon destroyed a home but a juvenile who was missing was found safe. Sikeston DPS Captain Derick Wheetley, fire division commander, said officers responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of West Gladys at 4:36 p.m. with a report of a possible trapped juvenile in the residence...
By David Jenkins/Standard Democrat
SIKESTON — A fire late Monday afternoon destroyed a home but a juvenile who was missing was found safe.
Sikeston DPS Captain Derick Wheetley, fire division commander, said officers responded to a structure fire in the 500 block of West Gladys at 4:36 p.m. with a report of a possible trapped juvenile in the residence.
Wheetley said upon the arrival of officers, they reported heavy smoke coming from the residence and within minutes had heavy fire. Engine 1, Ladder 1 and Ladder 3 responded to the fire along with off-duty personnel.
The crew searched the residence and was unable to locate the juvenile. During the search, a second team began to attack the fire.
Wheetley said with the help of DPS’ Patrol Division, they were able to verify that the juvenile was accounted for and safe outside of the residence.
Due to the growing fire and conditions, DPS crews had to transition to a defensive operation and protect surrounding vehicles and structures.
Wheetley said the residence was regretfully a total loss but no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is still under investigation currently.
“We would like to thank South Scott Ambulance District, Morehouse FD and Scott County Rural Fire Protection District for their quick response and help with the incident,” Wheetley said.
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