NewsApril 30, 2020

Fire agencies responded to Tipton Linen in Cape Girardeau after receiving reports of black smoke above the commercial structure at 6:54 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Cape Girardeau. First responders with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, Jackson Fire Rescue and the Cape Girardeau Police Department arrived on the scene; and an investigation into the cause of the incident is being conducted by the state fire marshal's office. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, and the scene was released after about two and a half hours.

Emergency lights illuminate Cape Girardeau firefighter Michael Smith as he responds to an all-station fire call to Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau.
Emergency lights illuminate Cape Girardeau firefighter Michael Smith as he responds to an all-station fire call to Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau master firefighter David Uptmor, far right, and firefighter Gene Kerns exit Tipton Linen while responding to an all-station commercial fire call early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau master firefighter David Uptmor, far right, and firefighter Gene Kerns exit Tipton Linen while responding to an all-station commercial fire call early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson Fire Rescue firefighter Eric Ramos, Captain Robbie Greif and firefighter Brock Austin carry an unoccupied stretcher away from the scene of an all-station commercial fire call to Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau. No injuries were reported from the fire.
Jackson Fire Rescue firefighter Eric Ramos, Captain Robbie Greif and firefighter Brock Austin carry an unoccupied stretcher away from the scene of an all-station commercial fire call to Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau. No injuries were reported from the fire.
Jackson Fire Rescue deputy chief Sean Mitchell responds to an all-station fire call to Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson Fire Rescue deputy chief Sean Mitchell responds to an all-station fire call to Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson Fire Rescue firefighter Brock Austin carries a pike pole while responding to an all-station commercial fire call to Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau.
Jackson Fire Rescue firefighter Brock Austin carries a pike pole while responding to an all-station commercial fire call to Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, at 1415 Independence Street in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau firefighter Brad Martin crosses Independence Street while responding to an all-station commercial fire call at Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
Cape Girardeau firefighter Brad Martin crosses Independence Street while responding to an all-station commercial fire call at Tipton Linen early Wednesday night, April 29, 2020, in Cape Girardeau.
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Fire agencies responded to Tipton Linen in Cape Girardeau after receiving reports of black smoke above the commercial structure at 6:54 p.m. on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Cape Girardeau. First responders with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, Jackson Fire Rescue and the Cape Girardeau Police Department arrived on the scene; and an investigation into the cause of the incident is being conducted by the state fire marshal's office. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident, and the scene was released after about two and a half hours.

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