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One Hospitalized After Two-Alarm House Fire on East 48th Terrace in Kansas City

The case falls within a recent run of Kansas City fires under heightened safety scrutiny.

Overview

  • KCFD arrived around 4:20 p.m. to a fully involved one-story home in the 7800 block of East 48th Terrace.
  • Firefighters mounted a defensive attack and brought the blaze under control just before 4:40 p.m.
  • All occupants were accounted for after searches confirmed the residence was clear.
  • One person suffered burns and was transported to a local hospital, with no condition information released.
  • KCFD and the KCPD Bomb and Arson Unit are investigating the cause, and City Planning and Dangerous Buildings were requested to assess the property.