By: Benny Nezaj
Opens in a new window Opens an external website Opens an external website in a new window This website utilizes technologies such as cookies to enable essential site functionality, as well as for analytics, personalization, and targeted advertising. You may change your settings at any time or accept the default settings. You may close this banner to continue with only essential cookies. Privacy Policy Targeted Advertising Personalization Analytics Arkansas meteorologist stays on air during studio fire while tracking tornado warnings Video Player is loading. This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color Transparency Background Color Transparency Window Color Transparency Font Size Text Edge Style Font Family End of dialog window. Advertisement A live weather broadcast in northwest Arkansas took an unexpected turn over the weekend when a studio light caught fire as a meteorologist was tracking active tornado warnings. KFSM meteorologist Noah Simmons was providing viewers with updates on severe weather and multiple tornado warnings when the fire broke out inside the studio. Rather than leaving the broadcast, Simmons calmly alerted his colleagues to the situation and continued delivering critical weather information to viewers as crews worked to address the fire. Video from the broadcast shows Simmons informing viewers and his production team about the incident while maintaining coverage of the dangerous weather unfolding outside. The fire was quickly extinguished, and no injuries were reported. Since the incident, Simmons has received widespread praise online for remaining composed under pressure and continuing to provide life-saving weather information despite the unusual circumstances. Many viewers commended the meteorologist's professionalism, noting that he was simultaneously managing an active emergency inside the studio while helping keep the public informed about tornado threats in the area. The clip has since gained significant attention on social media, where many have called Simmons' response a remarkable example of dedication to public service broadcasting.
