UPDATE, March 21 | The Excelsior Springs Fire Department posted an update Tuesday morning that both firefighters injured battling Monday's blaze, including the one that was hospitalized, have been cleared medically to return to active duty.
EARLIER | Two firefighters were injured Monday afternoon battling a house fire out the outskirts of Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
A spokesperson for Excelsior Springs Police said crews were called around 3 p.m. to a rural residence in the 25000 block of NE 136th Street on a reported fire.
The first crews to arrive reported the house was fully involved.
One of the injured firefighters refused additional medical treatment at the scene. The second firefighter was transported to an area hospital for treatment. Their injuries were not considered life-threatening.
As of 5 p.m., fire crews were still working to extinguish hot spots.
No other injuries were reported.
The cause remains under investigation.
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