Jun 28, 2024

Cause of Kansas City apartment fire under investigation

Posted Jun 28, 2024 2:00 AM
Photo KC Fire Department
Photo KC Fire Department

KANSAS CITY —Authorities are working to determine the cause of 

Just after 8p.m. Thursday, crews responded to a reported apartment fire in the 4300 block of North Bennington, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins. 

First responders found heavy fire from the third floor of a three-story apartment. . Occupants were able to evacuate. A second alarm dispatch was requested and a total of 20 KCFD responded to this incident.

Quick actions limited this fire to three apartments with multiple others suffering water damage.  There were several Red Cross requests from this incident. One firefighter was treated on scene for heat related issues.  The residents were able to escape and none were injured.