Hannibal firefighters need approximately 15 minutes to extinguish early Saturday morning fire

HANNIBAL, Mo. — The Hannibal Fire Department was dispatched at 12:32 a.m. Saturday by 911 for a report of a structure fire at 1219 Center.

Initially, all three stations responded with eight personnel. Upon arrival, fire units saw fire and smoke showing from the second floor of the structure. All occupants were out of the structure upon arrival of fire crews. 

Off-duty personnel were called in to assist with fire operations. A total of 17 firefighters were on the scene. HFD crews had the fire under control in approximately 15 minutes. Fire investigators from Hannibal Fire Department and Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office were notified to conduct an investigation. Fire crews were on scene for approximately two hours conducting salvage and overhaul procedures.  

The Hannibal Fire Department was assisted by the Hannibal Police Department, Marion County Ambulance District, Hannibal Board of Public Works, Hannibal Building Inspector’s Office and Hannibal Street Department. 

The fire is still under investigation by the Hannibal Fire Department and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office.