Yates Center Nursing Home Barnes | Joplin News First

Yates Center, Kansas (KOAM) – A fire was reported throughout Woodson County late Friday afternoon.

We have confirmed that the North Hall at Yates Center Health & Rehabilitation, a nursing home, is burning on Highway 75 and 150th Avenue.

“Pray for our small town. Prayers for our firefighters and volunteers. The nursing home is on fire… Everyone is safe.”

– Debbie Bishop Morrison

Comb's Mitch Adams in the Yates Center scene says everyone was out safely. No firefighters have been reported to be injured.

Woodson County Sheriff Morrison said in a release around 6pm:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00:00 The wind doesn't help. The facility's north hall is currently burning, approaching the unburned land north of the nursing home. Residents in the Southwest area of ​​Yates Center are asked to keep an eye on hot shots due to the burning embers from the burning nursing home fire. Please report so that the crew can respond and get out. ”

“Our hearts are in the sister building at Yates Center today. This afternoon, a catastrophic grass fire rose as their buildings blazes. We are very grateful that all our staff and residents are safe, but they lost everything. This loss is especially heartbreaking as we were voted for the best long-term care building in Kansas.

– Peabody Health & Rehab

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