SCOTT CITY, Mo. (WSIL) -- A building in Scott City was damaged due to a fire which broke out on Sunday afternoon.
The Scott City Fire Department said their crews responded to the SEMO Port Authority on October 27, at 1:12 p.m. for a first alarm structure fire.
Upon arrival, firefighters said they saw smoke coming from the building and the call was upgraded to bring in more area firefighters.
Mutual aid arrived from fire crews with the Cape Girardeau Fire Department, N.B.C. Fire Protection District, Chaffee Fire Department, Benton Department and Gordonville Fire Protection District. Crews with the Jackson Fire Department also arrived to help out.
Fire crews on the scene said the fire was found on the fourth floor of the facility and employees were able to get out of the building.
Firefighters were able to get in onto a stairwell on the outside of the building and got a water supply established through a ladder truck.
Fire crews then started attacking the fire. Mutual aid also created some ventilation on the roof and fans were used on the stairs.
Fire crews were able to contain the fire and there was some damage reported to the roof area.
There were no injuries reported.
The Scott City Fire Department said the origin of the fire was some duct piping in the building on the fourth floor. Â
Maintenance crews at the facility are reported to remain on watch throughout the night as a precaution.
Pizza and water was also provided to fire crews thanks to Casey's General Store in Scott City.
