Missouri State Capitol was Destroyed Again
On February 5, 1911, the second Missouri State Capitol was destroyed by fire. A bolt of lightning hit the dome of the Missouri State Capitol, sparking a fire that tore through the building. Firefighters across mid-Missouri rushed to Jefferson City to try and save the building.
The Missouri Lookout Towers That Helped Fight Forest Fires
Many of the fire towers are being closed, removed, and relocated, so this is a good time to find one to climb for the best views in the state.
January 27, 1810
St. Louis officially organized citizens into fire companies. All able-bodied men were required to keep two sturdy buckets on hand and be ready to serve.