According to a report from FOX2Now, more than a dozen fire departments responded to a massive abandoned warehouse fire on X-Ograph Drive in Jennings, Missouri, on Thursday. The warehouse was previously a bowling ball factory. Some hazardous materials remained inside the building and prompted voluntary evacuations nearby.
Acting Jennings Mayor Terry Wilson declared a state of emergency.
The city informed city residents that the incident was over, but warned nearby residents to close their windows and turn off HVAC units as a precaution.
North County Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief Wes Morgan said there were no injuries reported from the incident, and he credited a personal drone with offering an overhead view of the fire, which helped crews determine tactics that brought it under control.
The drone was courtesy of Andrew Suma, a firefighter and paramedic with Metro North Fire Protection.
Metro North Fire Protection now says they hope to purchase its own drone through either a grant or donation.
The cause of the fire is still unknown pending an investigation.
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