Events to mark anniversary of Capitol fire

January 28, 2011 at 5:10 a.m. | Updated January 28, 2011 at 5:10 a.m.

On Feb. 5, 1911, lightning struck the Capitol building in Jefferson City. The subsequent fire heavily the damaged building; what the fire didn't ruin, water from the Jefferson City and prison fire departments did. Damages were estimated at more than $1 million.
On Feb. 5, 1911, lightning struck the Capitol building in Jefferson City. The subsequent fire heavily the damaged building; what the fire didn't ruin, water from the Jefferson City and prison fire departments did. Damages were estimated at more than $1 million.

A celebration commemorating the 1911 fire which destroyed the Capitol is planned for 6:15 p.m. Feb. 5.

Courthouse and church bells in Jefferson City will ring, and firetrucks from Jefferson City, Sedalia and other locations will "Sound the Alarm" as they circle the Capitol at the exact hour the fire began.

Mayor John Landwehr will make a proclamation, and Bob Priddy will share a history brief.

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