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KCFD says air fryer caused apartment fire on NW Donovan Drive

1 firefighter injured in blaze
NW Donovan Drive apartment fire
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters were called shortly before 9 a.m. Wednesday to an apartment fire on NW Donovan Drive.

Emergency crews reported heavy smoke showing from both sides of the three-story building.

Fire crews reported using two hand lines in an effort to extinguish the fire.

Shortly before 9:30 a.m., firefighters extinguished the fire that was contained to one apartment. There is some smoke damage throughout the building.

No civilians were injured, but one firefighter suffered a minor injury and will be checked out at an area hospital.

Crews are still investigating the cause, but initial reports indicated the fire was caused by an air fryer.