Details on house fire in Butler yesterday

Report from Butler Fire Chief Jim Henry

On Wed., July 25th at approximately 4:00 P.M., the Butler Fire Department responded to a report of a structure fire in the 500 blk. of W. Ohio St.

On arrival, a fire was found in the attic area of a 2 1/2 story, wood frame residential structure, with heavy smoke coming from the roof area.

An interior attack was initiated and the fire was declared under control at approximately 4:21 P.M.

Crews remained on the scene until 5:35 P.M. conducting overhaul.

There was fire and smoke damage to the attic area, some rafters, and roof decking, along with items stored in the attic. There was some minor water damage to the second floor.

The temperature at the time exceeded 100 degrees, and crews were rotated out for rehab on a frequent basis.

Adrian Fire Dept. responded under automatic mutual aid, and Rich Hill Fire Dept. was put on standby in their station.

Bates Co. EMS responded a unit for standby, and Butler P.D. and Bates Co. S.O. provided traffic control.

Rumor has it...

RAIN is supposed to move in to our area later tonight...keep fingers and toes crossed.

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House fire in Butler

Butler and Adrian fire departments are responding to a report of a house fire in the 500 block of W. Ohio street in Butler.

Further details to be posted as they are available.

Obituary - Connie Miller

Cremation memorial services for Connie Miller will be 2 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2012 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel (660-679-6555) in Butler, Missouri with Pastor Ron Dunlap officiating. Visitation will be prior to services from 1-2 p.m. at Schowengerdt Chapel. Contributions to family.

Connie Jane Miller, age 63 of Butler, Missouri died Tuesday, July 24, 2012 at Bates County Memorial Hospital in Butler. She was born August 4, 1948 in Independence, Missouri.

Connie is survived by her husband, Eugene Miller of Butler, Missouri; two sons, Jeff Miller of Butler, Missouri and William Miller of Neosho, Missouri; one daughter, Kimberly Nations and husband Gary of Grove, Oklahoma; two stepsons, Rex Miller and wife Debbie of Belton, Missouri and Eugene “Buddy” Miller Jr. III of Albin, Nebraska; one sister, Debbie Wailley and husband Ron of Independence, Missouri; three brothers, Vernon Patterson and wife Diane of Butler, Missouri, Kenneth Patterson and wife Jodi of Butler, Missouri and Gary Patterson of Versailles, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her mother and granddaughter, Megan Miller.

Heat stroke watch for children and the elderly

The number of deaths from the heat in Missouri is now up to 26. The medical examiner has listed a 64 year old St. Charles county man as the latest confirmed heat related victim. The man died in his mobile home after having his air conditioner removed because he thought it was too expensive. He reportedly has refused a relative’s offer to move to a cooler place. Craig Eichelman with A-A-R-P Missouri says sometimes older people remember that when they were children they didn’t have air conditioning, and they think they can tough it out now….

That’s why we are urging Missourians to check on elders and help them find ways to stay cool, especially if they live alone. According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms of heat stroke include confusion, slurred speech, nausea and racing heart rate. Eichelman reminds Missourians that heat stroke is something that can be prevented.

Doctors say if you think someone is suffering from heat stroke. Call 911 immediately. In the meantime if they are conscious, get them to drink water. Sponge their clothes and their body with cool water and you can apply ice packs to their armpits and head.

This public service message is from the Missouri News Service of Jefferson City and FM 92 the Bullet

Butler Police Department activity report

July 16
Accident in the Hospital parking lot
Prowler 800 block of E Pine
Medical assist 411 Fran
Alarm Casey’s Ft Scott

July 17
Theft 100 block of N Orange
Abandoned vehicle Wal Mart
Well being check 411 Fran
Disturbance Harrison and Fulton

July 18
Accident 100 block of S Birch
Well Being check 411 Fran
Animal complaint 300 block of W Ohio

July 19
Theft Corner Hardware
Vandalism 300 block of W Ohio
Fight 600 block of S Main
Disturbance Wal Mart parking lot
Disturbance 900 block of Gale Lane

July 20
Vandalism 100 block of N Havana
Disturbance Caseys on Ft Scott
Traffic escort Schowengerts
Theft Uptown laundry
Possible break in 200 block of W Vine
Disturbance Black Angus Bar
Alarm Taco Bell

July 21
Disturbance call Black Angus
Alarm Taco Bell
Animal complaint 300 block of E Dakota
Medical assist Fedders Apts
Animal complaint 300 block of W Ohio
Suspicious person Uptown Laundry
Possible break in 400 block of S Main

July 22
Well being check Butler Estates
Trespassing Conoco
Alarm at the Hospital
911 600 block of Park Lane
Disturbance 300 block of E Dakota

Amoret now under burn ban...

The city of Amoret has joined Adrian, Butler and Appleton City as area communities who have officially declared a burn ban within city limits.

Burning in rural areas should also be avoided until we get an appreciable amount of rainfall.

Nixon officially declares state of emergency

Gov. Nixon declares state of emergency because of public health,
agricultural, fire risk concerns from prolonged severe heat and drought

Executive order authorizes state agencies to assist local jurisdictions
with response, under State Emergency Operations Plan

JEFFERSON CITY - Gov. Jay Nixon today declared a state of emergency in
Missouri because of the impact that the prolonged severe heat and
drought are having on both agriculture and public health. Executive
Order 12-07, signed by the Governor this afternoon, activates the State
Emergency Operations Plan, which authorizes state agencies to assist
local jurisdictions with their emergency response.

"The high temperatures and dry conditions across the state are taking
their toll on Missourians," Gov. Nixon said. "Our farmers are suffering
tremendous losses in crops and livestock, and we're seeing more
heat-related deaths and emergency room visits, particularly among
seniors. In addition, we continue to see a high risk of fire from
tinderbox conditions, and we are monitoring how the drought is affecting
public water supplies and distribution.

"We're going to continue to work with public health officials, public
safety officials and agricultural leaders to alleviate the impact of the
heat and drought, but the long-range forecast shows our preparation and
response will likely be needed for the foreseeable future," Gov. Nixon
said.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has confirmed 25
heat-related deaths in the state, including 20 in the St. Louis
metropolitan area. The department also has received hospital reports of
829 heat-related emergency department visits from May 1 through July 22.


On June 29, Gov. Nixon issued an executive order activating the Missouri
State Operations Center in response to the severe heat, dry conditions
and fire risks. Last Friday (July 20), he called on the State Soil and
Water Districts Commission to take emergency action allowing livestock
producers to conduct flash grazing, haying and watering on livestock
exclusion areas currently under contract.