Fire Destroys Structure in Koshkonong

Multiple fire departments responded to the blaze on Friday morning.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A large structure fire broke out in Koshkonong, Missouri on Friday morning. Emergency crews from several local fire departments, as well as other agencies, responded to the scene across from the Koshkonong Veterans Memorial Community Park. No injuries or fatalities have been reported at this time.

Why it matters

Structure fires can cause significant damage and pose a threat to public safety. The response from multiple fire departments and agencies highlights the coordination required to effectively manage such an incident.

The details

The fire was reported early Friday morning in Koshkonong. Firefighters from Thayer, Mammoth Spring, Alton, Rover, Brandsville, Koshkonong, West Plains, Lanton, and Pomona fire departments all responded to the scene, along with Oregon County Ambulance, Oregon County Sheriff Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Howell County 911, and representatives from the Koshkonong and Thayer water departments and the Oregon County Road Department.

  • The fire was reported on Friday morning.

The players

Koshkonong Veterans Memorial Community Park

A community park located across from the site of the structure fire.

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The takeaway

The coordinated response from multiple fire departments and agencies demonstrates the importance of emergency preparedness and the ability to quickly mobilize resources to address large-scale incidents like this structure fire in Koshkonong.