Updated at 9:25 am on 06/06/2025
More details were given early Friday morning about a three-alarm blaze in Uptown Jackson, which broke out late Thursday evening, sending smoke through the area for hours.
Jackson Fire Rescue stated that the primary business affected was Sweetheart Florist at 119 South High Street.
Crews fought the blaze at the business from the interior, exterior, and on the roof until it started collapsing. Firefighters then had to pull back until it was safe for crews to re-enter the interior and onto the roof.
Two firefighters were treated on scene for heat exhaustion, and an additional firefighter was transported to St. Francis Medical Center for evaluation and care. That firefighter has since been released.
Because of the commercial structures involved, the State Fire Marshal's Office was requested to investigate, but the cause of the fire is not known at this time.
Jackson Fire Rescue said crews remained on scene until 2 am, extinguishing hotspots, overhauling structures, and conducting cleanup operations.
One business sustained major fire damage and was declared a total loss. After hours on the scene, firefighters contained the blaze before it could spread further.
Only one adjacent business suffered damage to its roofline from fire suppression efforts. Other nearby businesses, which are connected, experienced only smoke and minor water damage.
Original story published on 06/05/2025
Late Thursday evening, Uptown Jackson, Missouri, was the scene of a major blaze, which overtook at least two key businesses in the historic row of stores.
According to the City of Jackson and Jackson Fire Rescue, multiple fire departments were engaged in fighting a second-alarm fire in the uptown area of Jackson, just after 8 pm Thursday.
The cause of the fire was not stated.
Residents were urged to stay clear of the area while crews from around the area fought the blaze.
A local report from KFVS-12 TV stated that three firefighters were injured while putting out the fire, and one was taken to the hospital.
This is a developing story. More details will be available later.
