Warehouse fire shuts down Highway 61 South of Sikeston

NEW MADRID, Mo. (KBSI) – A large warehouse fire broke out Thursday, October 3, on Highway 61, south of Sikeston, prompting a multi-county response.

According to the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, the warehouse, containing equipment, caught fire, requiring assistance from Cape and Scott Counties.

Fire crews are working to extinguish the blaze.

The cause of the fire remains unknown.

The incident has impacted traffic on Highway 61, with authorities urging caution in the area.

This is a developing story; updates will follow as more information becomes available.