No injuries reported in fire at abandoned house on King Hill Avenue Tuesday

By Leah Rainwater

May 12, 2026 1:01 pm

Published May 12, 2026 10:58 am

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- No injuries were reported after St. Joseph fire crews responded to a structure fire in the 5500 block of King Hill Avenue Tuesday.

The call came in before 10:35 a.m., when the St. Joseph Fire Department confirmed that the house was abandoned.

SJFD also said the gas and electricity were off when the fire was started.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

KQ will provide updates as they become available.

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Leah Rainwater

Leah Rainwater is the Digital Content Director at KQ2 News.

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