Fire reported at abandoned house near County Road 5120, Willow Springs MO

Fire & Arson

Reported: 10/29/2025 04:29 PM

Near Co Rd 5120, Willow Springs, MO 65793

Emergency services responded to a structure fire at an abandoned house near County Road 5120. The caller reported the house is empty and suspects theft on the property.

Audio|Source: Howell County Public Safety

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Transcript:

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The District of Humpkin Center Fire, Pomona Fire, Willow Springs Fire, and Willow Springs Ambulance. Mergent Response,

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1950, County Road, 5120 for a structure fire,

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town on 1829.

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Ms. (name withheld), the caller of the address, 1950, Toney Road, 5120, said it's going to be the abandoned house on the property line of the force, just past their residence.

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No, listen around.

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Copy MS. (name withheld) in email, 1832.

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Five rules, Springston, 42.

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C-155-1833.

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I added notes.

00:58

Has anybody responded to the Florida yet?

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Negative, they're 10-12[1] in the lobby.

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Copy. They're having to find the round of it up.

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Copy that. Mr. Guard.

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We're en route to that.

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Westline's 5110.

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Plan on the bird. Here, he'll need a report.

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Cover.

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2.29.

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Do you know if fire has anything out, 5120? 10-3[2].

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I just have an RP on the phone statement that there is a house fire. It's going to be on 2059 County Road 5120.

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She's stating 911's already been notified.

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104, you know, if the house is empty or anything?

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It is empty.

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She is,

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she was like a deputy to respond to 2059 County Road 5120.

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She believes people have been stealing.

Police codes explained

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[1]

10-12: Stand by

[2]

10-3: Stop transmitting / Radio silence

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Near Co Rd 5120, Willow Springs, MO 65793

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