Category: Fire News
Fire Department Deputy Chief selected
April 22, 2026
Fire News
The Pittsburg Fire Department selected Matthew Claibourn as its new Deputy Fire Chief and Fire Marshal. Claibourn has recently started his new role with the fire department. Claibourn has spent...
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Early‑morning fire damages vacant home
April 21, 2026
Fire News
At 1:30 a.m. on April 21, the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a fire in the 400 block of West 7th Street. The initial crew arrived within four minutes of...
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No injuries from fire on Woodland St.
April 14, 2026
Fire News
On April 14, at approximately 5 a.m., the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 612 N. Woodland in Pittsburg. There were two occupants, and neither was injured....
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Fire hydrant flushing, testing begins Monday
April 10, 2026
Fire News
Pittsburg Fire Department to begin flushing, testing fire hydrants on Monday Starting Monday, April 13, the City of Pittsburg Fire Department will test fire hydrants in neighborhoods across Pittsburg. It...
Read MoreNo damage to store after storage fire
February 13, 2026
Fire News
On Feb. 12, at approximately 9:30 p.m., the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a fire at Tractor Supply located at 115 E 28th St, Pittsburg. Upon arrival, firefighters witnessed a...
Read MoreFire quickly extinguished, no injuries
February 6, 2026
Fire News
On Thursday, Feb. 5, 2026, at approximately 4:30 p.m., the Pittsburg Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 609 E. 24th St., Pittsburg. Upon arrival, smoke was witnessed coming...
Read MoreStructure fire on Locust, no injuries
February 2, 2026
Fire News
At 2:10 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 1, the Pittsburg Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at 308 S. Locust. The Pittsburg Police Department and Pittsburg Fire Department...
Read MoreFire quickly extinguished, no injuries
February 2, 2026
Fire News
At 10:23 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 30, the Pittsburg Fire Department received a report of a structure fire at Jake’s Fireworks located at 1506 E 27th Terrace. The fire was...
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Battle of the Badges set for Jan. 21-22
January 14, 2026
City Press Releases
American Red Cross, Pittsburg First Responders team up for Battle of the Badges event The American Red Cross, along with the Pittsburg Fire Department and Pittsburg Police Department, is teaming...
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Home heating safety tips
December 3, 2025
Fire News
The cold weather has finally arrived, which means residents will be turning up their thermostats and using home heating devices to stay warm. During the cold-weather months, it is especially...
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