KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people have died following a house fire on Sunday south of Harrisonville.
The Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Cass County Fire Protection District responded to a call for a house fire in the 25000 block of East 317th Street around 4:30 p.m., according to a news release.
Upon arrival, the residence was engulfed in flames. Officials believe the home was occupied at the time of the blaze and two bodies were found inside, according to the release.
The Cass County Sheriff's Department identified the victims Monday as Janet M. Strange-Doubledee, 64, and her daughter, Sarah F. Doubledee, 23.
The Cass County Fire Investigation Team and Missouri State Fire Marshal helped sheriff's deputies locate the victims.
The fire is under investigation by county and state fire officials.
Crews from Harrisonville Fire, Dolan West Dolan, Adrian and Garden City Fire Departments responded to the scene, the release stated.
