KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The DeKalb County, Missouri, Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fire Thursday that claimed the lives of three people.
First responders from several agencies were called to the fire Thursday at a mobile home about 70 minutes northeast of Kansas City.
As crews battled the fire, the bodies of three people were located inside the house.
The cause of death of the three people and the cause of the fire are under investigation by local agencies and the Missouri State Fire Marshal’s office.
Investigators from the Missouri State Fire Marshal's Office were unable to determine the cause and origin of the fire due to the extensive damage to the mobile home.
They will continue to speak with anyone who may have information about what happened in the hours leading up to the fire.
Anyone with information about the fire is asked to call DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office Capt. Mike Marvin at 806-449-5802.
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