Hannibal firefighters respond to Tuesday fire at 120 Jupiter

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched by 911 at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday to respond to a structure fire at 120 Jupiter. Upon arrival, incident command confirmed a fire with smoke and flames coming from the structure. The resident had left the home and was safe when firefighters arrived. Incident command then conducted an offensive attack with eight firefighters.

Firefighters had the fire under control in approximately 15 minutes. Firefighters were on scene conducting ventilation and overhaul operations for approximately 90 minutes. A fire investigator from the Hannibal Fire Department and Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office were called in to investigate and determine the origin and cause of the fire. 

Hannibal Fire Department was assisted by Hannibal Police Department, Marion County Ambulance District, Hannibal City Building Inspector’s office, Hannibal Board of Public Works and the American Red Cross.

The fire is being listed as an accidental fire with electrical malfunction as the cause.