FIRE ENGULFS AND DESTROYS BARN

OCTOBER 28, 2026 - LAWRENCE Co, MO

Fire broke out fully engulfing a families barn on Highway W near Monett Sunday night. Monett Rural Firefighters requested 3 additional departments to assist prior to arrival when crews could see the fire glowing on the horizon from miles away.

Monett City Fire Department was first on scene and established a defensive fire attack followed shortly by Monett Rural and water tankers from surrounding communities due to the lack of a hydrant system in the area. The fire was quickly extinguished however the structure is a total loss. No injuries were reported at the time of the incident and the cause was determined to be a recently used charcoal grill placed near an exterior wall.

In total, 19 personnel responded to the fire from 4 area departments. Barry-Lawrence County Ambulance and Lawrence County Sheriffs Office also responded.