KANSAS CITY —Authorities are investigating the cause of a deadly house fire in Kansas City and have recovered the body of a teen girl.
Just after 2:30a.m. Sunday, crews responded to the report a house fire in the 8300 block of NE 103rd Terrace, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.
First responders reported heavy fire and smoke from the two-story house. Evacuated occupants reported that one individual was still in the structure.
Crews attempted an interior attack, but the fire was two far advanced. EMS transported five individuals for further evaluation of injuries and smoke inhalation. Three children were transported to Children's Mercy and two adults were transported to North Kansas City Hospital.
Fire crews initially reported they were unable to locate one additional occupant identified as a 17-year-old girl with special needs, due to the extensive fire damage to the house.
Several hours later, investigators found the body of the girl in the basement of the home, according to Hopkins.
Officials have not released a damage estimate or additional details.