KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Two people were taken to the hospital following a fire at a three-story apartment building Monday night.
Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters were called to the Waldo Heights Apartments in the 8000 block of Troost Avenue around 8 p.m. Monday.
By around 8:30 p.m., the fire spread to two of three floors and firefighters were pulled from the building.
Smoke and flames could be seen shooting through the roof of the building.
NOW: @KCMOFireDept battling a massive apartment fire near 80th and Troost. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/LqDYJ6MXea
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) December 29, 2020
One of the people taken to the hospital had jumped from a third-floor balcony. His condition was unknown as of Tuesday morning.
A second person who was helped down a ladder to safety was also transported.
More than three hours after the fire broke out, KCFD crews were still trying to put it out.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, and investigators planned to return to the scene Tuesday.
There was a fire at the same complex in October.
The American Red Cross is helping more than 30 families who were displaced by the fire.
Many people who have friends or family who live inside the apartment complex have raced over to see if they are OK.
— Ariel Rothfield KSHB (@arothfield) December 29, 2020
We know one man jumped from a third-floor balcony and was taken to the hospital. We are working to learn more information @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/U8ilmestg0
