Fire in Barnes-Jewish Hospital lab extinguished; traffic disruptions possible near Kingshighway.

A fire broke out in the ceiling of a laboratory on the eighth floor of Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis on Thursday afternoon. The St. Louis Fire Department extinguished the fire using multiple fire extinguishers. Crews are now checking for any fire extension and conducting ventilation efforts. As of 3:55 p.m., there were no visible signs of fire or smoke, and traffic disruptions on Kingshighway are possible.

November 15, 2024
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