KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department fought a fire Saturday night in the 3000 block of East 6th Street.
The call came in around 9:10 p.m.
Upon arrival, firefighters were alerted that someone was sheltering in place on the second floor, according to KCFD spokesperson Jason Spreitzer.
Once the person was safely rescued from the second-story window, firefighters began defensive operations.
A collapse zone was ordered around the structure as the fight ensued.
KCFD tweeted an update around 10:45 p.m. that crews were still working to extinguish hot spots.
Crews are still putting out hot spots to this fire. pic.twitter.com/f71ksU8zit
— KCFD (@KCMOFireDept) February 20, 2022
Spreitzer later confirmed two people were rescued and one adult is in custody.
KCPD will also be investigating the incident.
No word yet on the cause of the fire.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
