Conway Volunteer Fire Department

Conway Volunteer Fire Department Volunteer Fire Department

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEFATAL FIRE PRESS RELEASEConway, Missouri - On July 7, 2026, at 3:53 p.m., the Conway Volunteer Fire...
07/08/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FATAL FIRE PRESS RELEASE

Conway, Missouri - On July 7, 2026, at 3:53 p.m., the Conway Volunteer Fire Department received a report of a structure fire on North Porter Avenue in Conway with one resident trapped inside.

Firefighters arrived on scene within six minutes and made immediate entry into the structure to search for the victim. The victim was located and removed from the residence, where medical care was immediately started.

The victim was transported by Mercy EMS and Mercy Life Line to Mercy Hospital Springfield Burn Center, where he unfortunately passed away this evening at 7:47 p.m.

The Conway Volunteer Fire Department was assisted by the Lebanon City Fire Department, Lebanon Rural Fire Protection District, Niangua Fire Protection District, Marshfield Fire Protection District. And Hazelgreen Fire Protection District.

The victim has been identified as Robert Welle, 79, of Conway, Missouri.

The Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office is investigating the cause of the fire. At this time, the fire does not appear suspicious.

The Conway Volunteer Fire Department extends our deepest condolences to Mr. Welle's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.

Additional information will be released as it becomes available.

This evening at 06:10 P.M, we responded to a report of a fire in a basement in Conway. Upon arrival, we found a single-s...
06/11/2026

This evening at 06:10 P.M, we responded to a report of a fire in a basement in Conway. Upon arrival, we found a single-story residence with a small fire contained in the basement. The fire was caused by an overloaded extension cord. It is essential to avoid using extension cords with high-power appliances such as space heaters, portable air conditioners, or in this instance, a dehumidifier. Fortunately, the homeowner returned home before the fire escalated and caused significant damage to the property.

06/10/2026

Residential structure Fire. 106 N Newport Ave. Conway.
Fire crews are on scene.

06/08/2026

A little insight on why we set the sirens off 25,30 mins before the storms.
First there was little if any media coverage of a tornado threat. Mostly because it only came into play a few hrs before the storms fired off. So with this thought process and with tornado warnings within a mile of Conway we watched a couple more radar sweeps and made the call that the same storm conditions were going to over run Conway we fired early. Judging by the amount of people who reached out to see if the sirens were a mistake we needed the extra warning time ! Doing our best to serve our community!

06/08/2026

Tornado sirens have been activated for Conway area. Radar indicated tornado Marshfield area tracking towards Conway.

Be prepared for all kinds of severe weather with storms that might form.
04/27/2026

Be prepared for all kinds of severe weather with storms that might form.

04/27/2026

Weather summary
There is a potential for severe storms this afternoon. We will be monitoring radar and keeping the Conway area notified of any threats in our area.
Storm sirens, last nights tornado warnings covered the north part of Laclede and county wide sirens were alerted. They cycle 3 mins on 3 mins off. We were shutting them off manually As quickly as possible due to no threat for the Conway area. We will try to define the alerts to a specific area when ever possible to avoid the confusion of last night. Conway Fire Dept will post updates here durning storm warnings and area threats. Stay safe !

Stay aware of the weather this afternoon. Storms can develop and strengthen with little warning.
04/27/2026

Stay aware of the weather this afternoon. Storms can develop and strengthen with little warning.

04/27/2026

Storm sirens were set off in Conway by mistake. There is no current threat.

04/27/2026

** April 27, 2025**
Tornado warned storm is expected to come very close to northern area of Conway. 15-20 mins.
Storm shelter is open

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111 S Main Street
Conway, MO
65632

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