Fire Damaged Old Town Donuts in Florissant
Firefighters from multiple departments successfully extinguished a blaze at a local donut shop on Monday.
Updated on Oct. 14, 2026 in Emergency Response
A fire broke out at Old Town Donuts in the 500 block of North New Florissant Road in Florissant. No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.
Why it matters
The response by several regional fire departments prevented the fire from spreading to neighboring businesses. Officials are currently working to determine the cause of the blaze at the establishment.
Emergency crews responded to a fire located in the 500 block of North New Florissant Road. The incident remains under active investigation to determine how the blaze started.
The players
Florissant Fire Protection District
This local agency serves as the primary responder for emergency and fire incidents within the city of Florissant.
Black Jack Fire Protection District
This fire service agency operates in the region and provided mutual aid to assist with the incident.
Hazelwood Fire Department
This municipal fire department provided support to help extinguish the blaze at the donut shop.
Ferguson Fire Department
This local fire department assisted in the emergency response efforts in Florissant.
The details
Firefighters arrived at the scene to discover smoke and flames emanating from the rear of the building. The Florissant Fire Protection District received critical assistance from the Black Jack Fire Protection District, the Hazelwood Fire Department, and the Ferguson Fire Department to manage the scene.
Timeline
The fire at Old Town Donuts was reported on October 14, 2026, at 3 p.m.
Seasonal Patterns
This incident follows a pattern set by the 2024 regional mutual aid agreement protocols where multiple jurisdictions coordinate resources for commercial fires.
Local residents should avoid the 500 block of North New Florissant Road while cleanup and investigation activities continue. Please monitor official city channels for any potential updates regarding area accessibility.
The takeaway
Quick coordination between regional fire departments ensured that the building fire did not result in any injuries. Business owners in the area are encouraged to review their fire safety and prevention protocols following this event.
Further reading
For more information on safety incidents in the area, visit the Emergency Response section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox2Now.
