Three Firefighters Injured in DeSoto House Fire After Structure Collapse
Three firefighters sustained injuries during an overnight house fire in DeSoto, Missouri, near North 9th Street and Stewart Street, when a portion of the chimney and ceiling collapsed on them inside the residence.
St. Louis, MO, September 7, 2026 —
Three firefighters were injured during an overnight house fire in DeSoto, Missouri. The incident occurred at a residence located near the intersection of North 9th Street and Stewart Street.
The injuries reportedly occurred when a section of the home’s chimney and ceiling collapsed while firefighters were inside the structure. The exact time of the collapse within the overnight period was not specified.
Details regarding the cause of the fire, the extent of the injuries sustained by the firefighters, or the condition of the residence following the incident were not immediately available. The contractor’s name, if applicable, was not provided.
Further information about the response efforts, including the number of fire departments involved and the duration of the operation, was not disclosed in the available summary.
The names of the injured firefighters were also not provided.
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