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Woman injured in house fire

A fire swept through a residential home today at the 1900th block of Clifton Court. Neighbors reported seeing flames coming out of the house shortly before noon. The cause of the fire is still unknown. One person suffered minor injuries in the fire and was transported to Lawrence Memorial Hospital.
February 20, 2009

Cooking accident causes fire

A cooking accident was to blame for a fire at West Hills apartments near campus.
February 09, 2009

Grass fire threatens structures near Clinton Lake

Recent warm, dry weather allowed a rural Douglas County grass fire to spread rapidly this afternoon, putting several houses and barns in danger.
February 05, 2009

Fire destroys trailer home

Trailer at Mobile Lodge was completely destroyed this morning
December 01, 2008

New church catches fire

Firefighters battle flames at a new local church
November 24, 2008

Brewery Catches On Fire

A local brewing company's building suffered damage after a fire this weekend.
October 06, 2008

Oread gets smoked out

The Adams Alumni Center was evacuated and emergancy crews were called when the smell of smoke permeated the building.
February 25, 2008

House fire ends in heroics

A bystander helped a physically handicapped resident out of a burning house in south Lawrence Monday. Both the occupant and the bystander escaped with minor injuries.
February 11, 2008

Old wiring sparked fire?

Firefighters responded to a structure fire in East Lawrence Sunday night. The cause of the fire is unknown, but investigators speculate electrical wiring may have triggered the flames.
January 28, 2008

Wild fires hit close to home

The wild fires in San Diego have destroyed homes and land, but the fires are also hitting close to home. KU students worry about friends and family.
October 24, 2007

Open-flame grills under fire

A ban by the Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Department could put the fire out for certain grills in apartments. The ban might make old, yet dangerous, grilling habits go up in smoke.
March 13, 2007

Bed fire burns in Lawrence

A lit cigarette left on a bed sparked a fire in the Holiday Apartment Complex in Lawrence. The fire was not reported to authorities.
January 26, 2007

Firefighters give safety lesson

A team of Lawrence firefighters headed to St. John Elementary today to give students a lesson in fire safety. The team practiced a drill with the children.
October 17, 2006

Students remembered after tragedy

Most residents of Lawrence were not affected by a fire early Sunday, but one family's loss will be memorialized by a local school.
September 21, 2006

Fire death toll reaches five

Firefighters continue to investigate a fire that ravaged an East Lawrence home early Sunday morning. They found three more bodies Monday.
September 18, 2006

KU focuses on fire safety

The National Center for Campus Fire Safety declared September National Campus Fire Safety month. Find out what one local landlord is doing to protect his residents.
September 18, 2006

Gas leak cleanup continues

Cleanup is continuing following the fire caused by a gas leak.
May 11, 2006

Female firefighters get equal rights

The Kansas City Fire Department does not provide its female employees with private sleeping quarters, restrooms or gear that fits them, but that's all about to change. A St. Louis federal court recently ruled that these inadequacies are unlawful sex discrimination.
May 08, 2006

Animal oxygen masks save lives

Every year, 40,000 pets are killed in house fires. Firefighters often use CPR or human oxygen masks to revive animals, but some animals in Kansas are getting a fresh breathe of air from oxygen masks made specially to fit their anatomy.
May 01, 2006

Fire department relocates to new station

The Lawrence-Douglas County Fire and Medical department moved into its new station on Friday. The move to Station No. 5 puts the fire department closer to the KU campus.
April 14, 2006

Biannual event helps with household safety

Daylight savings time serves as a reminder to check for a safety concern around the house. Officials hope that the day can help increase public safety awareness.
April 03, 2006

Faulty building spreads Boardwalk Apartments fire

At the preliminary hearing for Jason Rose, Douglas Monty, ATF special agent, testified that wooden slats and supports on the Boardwalk Apartments helped spread the fire.
February 24, 2006

Perkins survives heater malfunction

Perkins Restaurant and Bakery was not the prime spot for a coffee break Tuesday morning. Employees and customers evacuated the Lawrence restaurant after hearing a loud pop around 9:30 a.m.
January 31, 2006

Dead, dry grass ignites small field fire

Firefighters put out a small fire Friday afternoon about a mile south of Wakarusa Elementry School.
January 27, 2006

Judge orders gag order in fire case

Douglas County Judge Jack Murphy has issued a gag order in the case of 20-year-old Jason Allen Rose, who stands accused of starting the Boardwalk apartment blaze that killed three people last month. The ruling was issued to protect Rose's right to a fair trial.
November 01, 2005

Clocks and fire batteries to be changed this weekend

When resetting clocks this weekend, residents should make another, potentally life-saving, change.
October 27, 2005

Arson suspect appears in court

Jason Allen Rose appeared in Douglas County District court Monday to set dates for motions and a preliminary hearing.
October 24, 2005

Fire safety remains a concern in downtown Lawrence

Recent fires in Lawrence have raised the concern level of fire safety downtown. The area is vulnerable to fires spreading quickly because of the close proximity of the buildings.
October 19, 2005

Fire strikes Lawrence home

Lawrence fire crews reported to a blaze Tuesday morning at 1216 Tennessee St. The back porch fell off because of the flames, but no injuries were reported.
October 18, 2005

Fire investigation leads to murder, arson charges

The Douglas County District Attorney's office charged Jason Allen Rose with three counts of felony murder and one count of aggravated arson today in connection to the fire at Boardwalk Apartments. The judge set Rose's bond at $500,000.
October 12, 2005

Friends, family remember fire victim

Officials identified the body of Nicole Bingham, Wichita senior, earlier this week. Bingham was one of three residents missing from the fire at Boardwalk Apartments. She would have celebrated her 22nd birthday today.
October 12, 2005

Arrest made in deadly apartment fire

Lawrence fire chief Mark Bradford announced Tuesday that police have arrested 20-year-old Jason Allen Rose in connection with last Friday's fire at Boardwalk Apartments. Rose is being charged with three counts of first-degree murder and one count of aggravated arson.
October 11, 2005

Sprinkler debate ignited after fire

Lawrence's Fire Code Board of Appeals will consider whether the city needs a stricter policy on sprinkler systems in apartment complexes. Currently, older apartments do not have to comply with the city code that requires sprinkler systems in buildings.
October 11, 2005

Aging complexes may not be up to code

Recent fires at three Lawrence apartment complexes have brought questions about the safety of apartments across the city.
October 10, 2005

Bookstore helps fire victims

The KU bookstore did its part to help student fire victims get their lives back on track.
October 10, 2005

Sorority member missing

A KU Sorority waited for official conformation of the death of one of their sisters.
October 10, 2005

Fire damages downtown businesses

Another fire struck this weekend, this time damaging at least two downtown shops.
October 10, 2005

Fire destroys apartment, cause unknown

A fire that broke out around 1 a.m. this morning destroyed the Boardwalk Apartments complex near 6th and Kasold. Two people are in critical condition. KUJH-TV News talked to victims of the fire as part of our complete team coverage.
October 07, 2005

Fire devastates Boardwalk Apartments

Multiple Boardwalk Apartment residents were injured in a fire that destroyed the complex near 6th and Kasold early Friday morning.
October 07, 2005

Fire victim lost everything

KU student David Heller, Manhattan senior, lost everything in the fire that destroyed 76 units of the Boardwalk Apartments. Heller said he hung from his third-story window for about 20 minutes before jumping. He landed on the hood of a car and escaped without injury. He said his biggest concern was finding another place to stay.
October 07, 2005

Coming up on KUJH-TV News

Here's what we are working on for KUJH TV News tonight with our complete team coverage of the fire at Boardwalk Apartments.
October 07, 2005

Resident says apartments unsafe

A Boardwalk Apartments resident said the complex had no emergency exits. A fire spread throughout the complex and destroyed much of it.
October 07, 2005

Red Cross offers shelter to fire victims

The Douglas County chapter of the American Red Cross will offer a temporary shelter this weekend, if needed, for displaced individuals of the Boardwalk Apartments fire. As of now, the main focus of the Red Cross and the Lawrence Fire and Medical Department is to account for everyone.
October 07, 2005

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