House Explosion Victims Rescued by Jefferson City, MO, Firefighters

Dec. 2, 2024

"Rescue operations were particularly challenging due to the extensive structural collapse and significant debris," Jefferson City fire officers said.

Susan Nicol

Six people trapped after an explosion leveled a home in Jefferson City were extricated by fire and rescue personnel.

"Rescue operations were particularly challenging due to the extensive structural collapse and significant debris," according to a release from Jefferson City fire officers.

"The team had to carefully tunnel through layers of debris to reach the final occupant, who required intensive extrication."

EMS crews provided critical care intervention for the victims including administering CyanoKits.

Director of Cole County EMS Eric Hoy told KMIZ.this incident was unprecedented for the area.

"This is certainly something out of unusual for us, especially to have this many victims involved. So, this is a pretty significant event for this community,"

Two were flown to University Hispital in Columbia while the others were transported by ambulances. Three of the victims are listed in critical condition.

Photos show the explosion scattered debris over a wide area.

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Susan Nicol | News Editor

Susan Nicol is the news editor for Firehouse.com. She is a life member and active with the Brunswick Volunteer Ambulance & Rescue Company, Oxford Fire Company and Brunswick Vol. Fire Co. Susie has been an EMT in Maryland since 1976. Susie is vice-president of the Frederick County Fire/Rescue Museum. She is on the executive committee of Frederick County Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. She also is part of the Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems (MIEMSS) Region II EMS Council. Susie is a board member of the American Trauma Society, Maryland Division. Prior to joining the Firehouse team, she was a staff writer for The Frederick News-Post, covering fire, law enforcement, court and legislative issues.