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KCFD investigating house fire in 11200 block of E 48th Street

Red Cross assists 2 adults, 1 child
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City, Missouri, Fire Department is investigating a house fire in the 11200 block of East 48th Street.

KCFD crews were called to the area at 11:03 p.m. Saturday.

When they arrived, they saw heavy smoke coming from the garage of a single-story home.

A handline was used to contain the fire to the attic area above the garage.

KCFD said the flames were contained within a matter of minutes, around 11:18 p.m.

Salvage and overhaul operations were initiated to expose and extinguish hot spots, and searches of the structure came back all clear.

The Red Cross was ordered to assist two adults and one child.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by KCFD.