Crime & Safety
Family Safe After Fire at Ballwin Residence
Metro West Fire Protection District says smoke alarms are to thank for the family's safety.

A house fire was reported at 627 Claymont Drive in Ballwin Friday at about 3 p.m. Metro West Fire Department responded to the scene, discovering fire in a one-story structure.
A release from Metro West said the family was safely evacuated after smoke alarms alerted them.Β
"By having working smoke alarms and the homeowner immediately calling 9-1-1 to report the fire, it helped our crews bring the fire under control relatively quickly," said Metro West Deputy Chief Mike Krause.
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Metro West said the incident is still under investigation but appears to be accidental.
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