Six people were seriously injured during an apartment fire at a senior community in Kansas City, Missouri.
A three-alarm apartment fire broke out at the Paraclete Manor Apartments at 2600 Swope Parkway just before 12 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
Update, now six residents in hospital in serious condition. Following fire at Paraclete Manor. @41ActionNews pic.twitter.com/k8diotcsnI
— Aubrey Morse (@aubstheword) September 3, 2016
Initial reports from fire officials said flames were showing on the rear of the second floor with smoke reaching the ninth floor.
We have a crew on scene. 41 Action News will bring you more information as it becomes available.
Scorched 2nd floor window is seen from rear of building. 6 seriously injured at senior apartments. @41ActionNews pic.twitter.com/EPE3rtwz91
— LisaBenson (@lisabensonkshb) September 3, 2016
The American Red Cross is assisting 23 individuals displaced by the fire and opened up a shelter where residents can stay.
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