Multiple space heaters overloading electrical circuit cause of structure fire in Hannibal

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Hannibal firefighters were dispatched at 2:51 a.m. Wednesday by 911 to respond to a fire at 721 Ben Lomond. | Photo courtesy of Mark Kempker

HANNIBAL, Mo. —  The Hannibal Fire Department needed approximately 15 minutes to control a structure fire Wednesday morning that a fire investigator said was accidental and caused by multiple space heaters overloading an electrical circuit.

Firefighters were dispatched at 2:51 a.m. Wednesday by 911 to respond to a fire at 721 Ben Lomond. The initial response was all stations. Upon arrival, incident command confirmed a fire with smoke and flames coming from the roof and second floor of the structure. Incident command conducted an offensive attack and called for an additional four off-duty firefighters. 

Firefighters were on scene conducting ventilation and overhaul operations until around 5 a.m.

The 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.

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