KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One person was taken to a local hospital after a two-alarm house fire in Kansas City, Missouri, that occurred Saturday afternoon.
KCFD responded to a reported fire at a residence in the 7800 block of East 48th Terrace just before 4:20 p.m.
Upon arrival, fire crews reported a fully involved 1-story residence and fought the fire defensively.
All residents were reported to be out of the house, KCFD said. After performing searches, crews confirmed the residence was all clear.
Just before 4:40 p.m., the fire was placed under control, according to KCFD.
One person was transported by ambulance to a local hospital for burns sustained in Saturday's fire. KCFD had no information on the severity of the person's burns or their current condition.
The cause of the fire is under investigation by KCFD and the KCPD Bomb and Arson Unit.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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