KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Firefighters rescued three people from an apartment fire late Wednesday night in east Kansas City, Missouri.
One woman who was rescued suffered smoke inhalation and was taken by ambulance to a hospital. There has been no word on her condition as of Wednesday night.
The fire was reported just after 10 p.m. in the 800 block of Park Avenue, according to a fire department spokesperson.
KCFD firefighters arrived and began work on the fire in a basement apartment at the two-story building.
One firefighter fell through a floor, but was able to get out on his own and was not injured.
All firefighters evacuated the building to ensure no other firefighters were trapped or injured.
Extra fire crews were sent to the scene to help knock down the fire.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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