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Fireworks Cause Multiple Home Fires and Displacements
safety2 years ago

Fireworks Cause Multiple Home Fires and Displacements

The Lee's Summit Fire Department issued a warning about firework safety after a garage fire was sparked by improperly discarded fireworks. The fire started in a trash can and quickly spread to other trash, but was contained to the garage. No one was injured, but the incident serves as a reminder to wet down fireworks before disposal and keep firework debris in a separate container outside of the home.

Lee's Summit Robotics Competition Linked to Growing Illness Outbreak
health2 years ago

Lee's Summit Robotics Competition Linked to Growing Illness Outbreak

The Jackson County Health Department is tracking 98 cases of illness from the robotics competition held at Lee’s Summit North High School from March 29 to April 1. The majority of the cases are from residents of the Kansas City metro area, and teams from Kansas, Oklahoma, and Brazil were among those competing at the event. The cause of transmission and nature of the illness are still being investigated.