Woman displaced by Christmas morning kitchen fire

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Posted: December 25, 2020 - 9:40 p.m.

The Overland Park Fire Department says a woman was able to escape her home when a fire broke out in her kitchen shortly after 8 Christmas morning.

Fire Department Media Manager Jason Rhodes says firefighters arrived to find smoke visible from the house on the southeast corner of 81st Street and Riggs Lane.

"Firefighters quickly went to work attacking a fire in the kitchen, while additional crews searched the home to be sure everyone was out," Rhodes said in a news release. "Fire significantly damaged the kitchen and adjoining living area."

Crews worked for approximately 25 minutes to bring the fire under control.

Rhodes says the resident was treated at the scene for minor smoke inhalation.

"Investigators believe the fire originated in the kitchen, but the exact cause is under investigation," Rhodes said.

The home did have working smoke alarms.

Firefighters from Consolidated Fire District No. 2 also responded to the scene.

The resident of the home is being assisted by the Red Cross.

Firefighters from Consolidated Fire District No. 2 also responded

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Two people escape after being alerted of fire by neighbors

Posted: October 1, 2020 - 9:35 p.m. 

Firefighters from Overland Park and Lenexa Fire Departments
responded on the fire just after 7 p.m.
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A neighbor alerted two adults that their home had caught fire Thursday evening in Overland Park.

Firefighters from Overland Park and Lenexa were called to the home at 8901 West 93rd Street just after 7 p.m.

Overland Park Fire Department Media Manager Jason Rhodes says firefighters arrived to report heavy fire visible from the split-level, single-family home.

“Crews began an offensive fire attack on exterior fire before transitioning to an interior attack, where they found significant fire in the attic of the home,” Rhodes said. “It took about 40 minutes to bring the fire under control as there were several hard to reach pockets of fire that required significant work to access.”

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Both residents escaped without injury. The home sustained significant fire and smoke damage according to the fire department. A damage estimate was not immediately available.

“The exact cause of the fire is under investigation, but the residents reported lighting the fireplace and shortly thereafter being called by neighbors who told them their house was on fire,” Rhodes said. “The residents said they were aware of slight damage to the chimney and that they intended to have it repaired soon.”

The Red Cross will be assisting the displaced residents.

“Overland Park Fire hopes this unfortunate incident can serve as a reminder to the rest of us that as temperatures drop and we begin using heat sources to warm our homes, we should have furnaces and chimneys inspected annually by trained professionals,” Rhodes said.

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Overland Park home heavily damaged by early-morning fire

Posted: February 26, 2020 - 10:58 a.m.

Firefighters from Overland Park and Consolidated Fire District No. 2 were called to a house fire at 6900 Horton Street just after 3 a.m. Wednesday.

Crews arriving on the scene reported heavy fire visible from the front and side of the single-story home.

Overland Park Media Manager Jason Rhodes says the resident of the home was able to escape safely before firefighters arrived.

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"Firefighters went to work attacking fire in the front rooms of the home while additional crews searched to be sure there were not other occupants," Rhodes said. "It took firefighters about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control."

The resident told fire investigators that they awoke to the sound of fire and got out.

"Excessive contents made the home difficult to navigate," Rhodes said. "It's unknown if the home had working smoke alarms."

The home sustained significant fire and smoke damage. No injuries were reported and the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The displaced resident will be staying with family members according to Rhodes.

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Seven people displaced by duplex fire

Posted: February 15, 2020 - 10:37 a.m.

The Shawnee Fire Department says that a Friday afternoon duplex fire displaced seven people.

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A Shawnee firefighter enters the front door as an
Overland Park Firefighter feeds in more hose line.

Firefighters from Shawnee, Overland Park, and Lenexa were called to the duplex at 6663 Park Street just after 4 p.m. The first crews to arrive on the scene reported heavy fire on the rear of the structure.

Crews worked for about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control and no one was injured.

Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands says damage to the building is estimated at $185,000 currently. The other half of the duplex also sustained smoke damage.

"The fire started on the outside and was caused by fireplace ashes being stored under the deck and next to combustibles," Sands said. "This fire is a good reminder that fireplace ashes can stay hot for days and should be placed in a metal container well away from anything combustible."

A stretch of 67th Street between Pflumm Road and Cottonwood Drive was closed as firefighters worked to extinguish the fire.

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Young adult taken to the hospital with burn injuries after Overland Park house fire

Posted: January 25, 2020 - 6:16 a.m.
Updated: January 25, 2020 - 8:38 a.m.

Three people and their dogs escaped an early morning house fire in Overland Park.

Police and firefighters were called to the home at 9516 Catalina Street at 3:34 a.m. Saturday after a resident called 911 reporting a fire in the basement.

Read more: https://shawneemissionpost.com/2020/01/25/juvenile-taken-to-the-hospital-with-burn-injuries-after-overland-park-house-fire-86234

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Smoke alarms alert blind resident of smoldering fire

Posted: September 27, 2019 - 9:16 a.m.

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The Shawnee Fire Department says smoke alarms alerted a blind resident of a smoldering fire next to a water heater on Thursday evening.

Firefighters from Shawnee and Overland Park were called to the home at 10831 West 76th Street just after 6:30 p.m. Thursday.

"Fire crews found a smoldering fire next to the water heater for the home and quickly extinguished the fire," said Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands. "It appeared that combustible items were stored next to the water heater."

The resident safely exited the home before firefighters arrived. Firefighters located two cats and were able to get them out of the house, and into a neighbor's garage.

No injuries were reported and damage is estimated at $1,500.

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Fire apparatus lined the street as their crews went to work extinguishing the fire.
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Cooking fire displaces Shawnee family

Posted: July 22, 2019 - 5:09 p.m.

Firefighters from Shawnee, Overland Park, and Lenexa were called to a house fire just after 8:30 Monday morning in Shawnee.

Shawnee firefighters made quick work of the fire
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Arriving firefighters reported fire showing from the second level screened-in deck of the home at 7307 Earnshaw Street.

Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands says the fire was "moving rapidly" towards the interior of the home.

"The family members were able to escape the house fire without injury and Shawnee fire crews put a quick stop to the fire," Sands said.

Fire investigators determined the resident had been cooking on the screened-in deck with a propane fed burner. The resident went back inside the home to prepare more food, then smelled smoke and found the fire on the deck.

"The leading cause of fires in Shawnee and across the nation is unattended cooking," Sands said. "It is always important to stay in the area you are cooking in."

Firefighters make sure the fire on the back screened-in deck is out.

Damage to the home is estimated at $150,000. The displaced residents are staying with family for the time being.

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Man killed in early morning house fire

Johnson County Consolidated Fire District No. 2 firefighters
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Posted: March 19, 2019 - 5:24 a.m.

A man in his 50's is dead after an early morning fire inside a Mission Hills home.

Firefighters were called to the home at 3616 West 69th Street at 2:12 a.m. Tuesday.

"An elderly female resident reports that she heard the smoke alarm from her second-floor bedroom, came down to the main level of the home, found her son in the area of the fire which was located in the living room," Johnson County Consolidated Fire District No. 2 Fire Chief Tony Lopez said in a news release.

Lopez says the woman is in her early 90's and her son was in his 50's.

"Due to conditions, she was unable to see her phone to call 911 and exited the home to seek help from the neighbor," Chief Lopez said.

Police officers from the Prairie Village Police Department were first to arrive on the scene.

Radio traffic from those officers indicated they were prepared to go inside the house to attempt to rescue the man but were unable to get inside due to the extreme heat.

Chief Lopez says firefighters arrived to find smoke showing from the front of the house. Firefighters entered the house through a side door and worked to quickly extinguish the fire.

Firefighters pronounced the man dead at the scene.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the CFD2's Fire Marshal with the assistance of the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office.

"CFD2 appreciates the strong partnership we have in Johnson County and the help automatically received from professionals with Overland Park Fire Department, Shawnee Fire Department, and Prairie Village Police Department on this incident," Chief Lopez said in the release.
Johnson County Med-Act also responded on the call.

The victim's identity has not been released.

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VIDEO: No injuries in two Saturday evening fires

Posted: March 3, 2019 - 3:30 a.m.

The Overland Park Fire Department says no one was injured in two separate fire calls on Saturday evening.

Firefighters from Overland Park were first called to the Greenbrier Townhomes at 8325 Antioch Road at 4:47 p.m.

The first arriving firefighters found a fire in the attic of the two-story building, which contains seven units.

Overland Park Fire Department Media Manager Jason Rhodes response was immediately upgraded to a second-alarm response.

All residents were able to evacuate the building as firefighters went to work battling the fire.

"Crews had to take a defensive posture to knock down fire that had vented from the roof," Rhodes said. "Soon after there were able to mount an offensive fire attack from the interior of the building."

Rhodes says other crews held positions on the south side of the building to keep the fire from spreading to a neighboring building.

The fire was brought under control within 90-minutes.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the building where it started, but say the entire building suffered significant fire, smoke, and water damage.

"The Red Cross is assisting residents who need lodging," Rhodes said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

While firefighters were still working the fire on Antioch, additional firefighters were called to 10821 West 91st Street for a reported house fire at 5:51 p.m.

Rhodes says firefighters arrived there to find smoke and fire visible from the single family home.

"Crews went to work attacking a fire in the rear of the resident and additional crews searched the home to be sure it was unoccupied," Rhodes said. "The residents were away at the time of the fire and are all safe and accounted for."

The cause of the fire is under investigation and the displaced residents will be staying with family.

"Overland Park Fire wants to thank Consolidated Fire District No. 2, Lenexa Fire, Olathe Fire, Shawnee Fire, Johnson County Med-Act, Johnson County Emergency Communications, and Overland Park Police for assistance with these incidents," Rhodes said. "We're blessed to work in a county that enjoys amazing cooperation among departments."

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VIDEO: Two men injured in basement flash fire

Posted: January 18, 2019 - 3:15 p.m.

Johnson County Med-Act transported two men to an area burn center after they were injured in a flash fire on Friday afternoon.

The Overland Park Fire Department says the fire at 8421 Kessler Street was reported shortly before 1 p.m. Firefighters from the Lenexa Fire Department also responded to assist.

Jason Rhodes, Media Manager of the Overland Park Fire Department, says arriving firefighters found smoke coming from the duplex two men with burn injuries in front of the building.

"Medical crews went to work on the patients, while fire crews attacked a fire in the basement on the north duplex," Rhodes said. "Both patients were quickly transported and the fire was knocked down in a matter of minutes."

Rhodes says both men were transported by ambulance to the University of Kansas Medical Center Burn Unit. One man is in critical condition, the other is in stable condition.

"Investigators believe the two were working with a paint sprayer in the basement utility area and that the fumes from the sprayer made contact with an open flame from the furnace, causing a flash fire," Rhodes said.

Fire damage was largely contained to the basement area with minor extension to the living area.

"The fire unit is uninhabitable, but residents of the south duplex unit will be able to reoccupy," Rhodes said. "An adult female and two children also reside in the damaged unit, but were not home at the time of the fire."

Firefighters want to remind everyone to keep flammable substances away from open flames, always follow precautions on product labels, and to use these products in well-ventilated areas.

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Four people displaced by early-morning fire

Posted: January 7, 2019 - 2:14 a.m.
Updated: January 7, 2019 - 10:50 p.m.

A fire in a Eudora home displaced three adults and one child early Monday morning.

Eudora police and firefighters were dispatched to the two-story house at 918 Church Street at 12:56 a.m. A resident of the home called 911 reporting a fire in a bedroom.

Police officers were on the scene quickly and ran into the home after learning that one of the residents was still inside. The officers were able to get the resident to go outside.

Firefighters arrived to report light smoke visible from one side of the house.

Radio traffic from firefighters indicated they found a mattress on fire in an upstairs bedroom.

Firefighters worked for about 15 minutes to extinguish the fire.

Medics checked on one resident and two police officers for possible smoke inhalation. All refused transport to a hospital.

The Red Cross has been called to assist the displaced residents.

Fire investigators determined that there were no smoke detectors on the floor where the fire started.

The Eudora City Fire Department posted on their Facebook page reminding followers that free smoke detectors are available by calling 785-542-3653 for an appointment.

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'Low-order explosion' damages western Shawnee home

Posted: January 4, 2019 - 10:16 a.m.

Firefighters were called to the home at 6430 Mize Road in Shawnee at 6:48 p.m. Thursday.

Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands says the resident reported a propane tank on fire.

"Crews arrived and found that a low order explosion occurred in the basement," Sands said. "The main floor wood burning fireplace uses propane to help get the fire going."

Fire investigators believe leaking propane built up in a concrete ash clean out in the basement. When the ashes from the fireplace entered the ash clean out, it ignited the built-up propane.

A low-order explosion involves deflagration, rapid burning that gives off intense heat and sparks. The blast pressure associated with a low-order explosive move at subsonic speeds and result in damage from heaving or displacing.

"There was damage in the basement to the non-load bearing walls and minor damage to the first floor," Sands said. "Nothing structurally was compromised."

Fire Marshal Sands added that the homeowner was able to stay in the house overnight.

No one was injured.

Shawnee firefighters were assisted at the scene by the Lenexa Fire Department and Olathe Fire Department along with a Battalion Chief from Northwest Consolidated Fire District.

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Children and babysitter escape Friday afternoon house fire

Posted: December 21, 2018 - 6:37 p.m.

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Shawnee fire officials say three children and their babysitter escaped a house fire near Blackfish Parkway and Pflumm Road on Friday afternoon.

Firefighters from Shawnee, Lenexa, and Overland Park were dispatched to the home at 13402 West 74th Street at 2:40 p.m.

Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands says one of the children, a 14-year-old boy, heard what he described as a "crackling" sound. The boy looked out a window and saw that the roof was on fire and quickly alerted the babysitter.

The babysitter and all three children, ages four, six, and 14, got out of the house and called 911.

Firefighters arrived and quickly knocked down the fire on the home's wood shake roof.

Fire investigators determined that the fire was sparked by a section of Christmas lights which had arced against the metal guttering, starting a fire involving leaves in the gutters. The fire then extended to the home's wood shake roof.

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"Fires that involve wood shake shingle roofs move very quickly," Fire Marshal Sands said. "The residents quick call to 911 and the fire crews quick stop to this fire saved this home.”

Firefighters also rescued the family's Christmas tree and presents.

No injuries were reported. Damage is estimated at $40,000. Sands says the family will be working with their insurance company.

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VIDEO: No injuries in Saturday evening house fire

Posted: December 16, 2018 - 1:29 a.m.

Three adults escaped after discovering that their Overland Park home was on fire Saturday evening.

Firefighters were dispatched to 9406 West 82nd Terrace just before 5 p.m. on reports of a fire in the basement of the house.

Overland Park Fire Department Media Manager Jason Rhodes says the first firefighters on scene reported smoke showing from a split level, single family home.

"Firefighters quickly knocked down fire in the basement through a basement window," Rhodes said. "Additional crews began a search of the structure and firefighters then entered the basement to extinguish the fire."

It took about an hour for the flames to be extinguished.

Rhodes says fire damage is contained to the basement, but the entire home has significant smoke damage.

The three adults displaced will be staying with family.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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PHOTOS - Extension cord cited as cause of house fire that killed two people in Shawnee

Posted: May 14, 2015 - 11:17am
Updated: May 16, 2015 - 1:16pm

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The Shawnee Fire Department says an extension cord was responsible for sparking Thursday morning's fire that took the life of three-year-old Christian N. Young and his great-uncle, 63-year-old, Ronnie L. Walkup.

In a news release Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands says both victims died of carbon monoxide toxicity from inhalation of the smoke, and not by the fire.

Investigators determined that the fire started in a family room on the north side of the home and quickly raced across the home.

"The smoke alarms in the home were located and the survivors confirmed that they heard them activate on both the main floor and basement of the home during the early stages of the fire," Sands says in the release.

Sands says a resident on the main floor woke up to what they believed to be smoke from burnt food and turned on the attic fan. The fan, located on the opposite side of the home near the bedrooms, drew smoke and fire across the home and towards the attic fan and bedrooms.

The man who was in the basement of the home was not able to reach the main floor and returned back to the basement in heavy smoke conditions.

Sands says, "the outside basement door and front screen door had locks that required a key from the inside to unlock. None of the survivors could locate a key to unlock the doors due to the smoke and heat."

According to the release, neighbors were able to force open both the front door and basement door, rescuing the two women from the main floor and the man from the basement.

"The open outside basement door created a wind tunnel through the home because of the attic fan upstairs drawing air and accelerated the fire," Sands said. "Medical oxygen was also in use in the family room and caused the fire to grow very rapidly when it was exposed to the fire."

"Our hearts are heavy for the victims and their family during this unimaginable time," Fire Marshal Sands said. "We ask all citizens to check their smoke alarms on a regular basis and ensure that they have clear and accessible exits in case of an emergency."

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The Shawnee Fire Department has confirmed that a 63-year-old man and a 3-year-old boy have died in a morning Thursday morning house fire at 4829 Lucille Lane in Shawnee.

A fire in 1989 killed a four-year-old boy of the same family.

Keri Brooks, a neighbor and distant cousin of the family, told my reporting partners at the Shawnee Dispatch that she was just a girl when she saw the house burst into flames in September 1989 and has now relived the experience as an adult.

"It's history repeating itself," Brooks said. "I can't believe how sad it is."

Shawnee's Communications Manager Dan Ferguson has identified the victims as three-year-old, Christian N. Young and his great-uncle, 63-year-old, Ronnie L. Walkup.

Earlier on Thursday officials had said the man was the child's grandfather.

Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands said that three others are being treated for injuries following the fire at 7 a.m. Thursday.

Two women, one in her 60s and another in her 90s were rescued from inside the home while a 33-year-old man was able to escape the house on his own. All three were taken to University of Kansas Hospital to be treated for injuries related to smoke inhalation. None of their injuries were said to involve burns to their skin.

Fire Marshal Sands said that firefighters broke into the house through a bedroom window that was blocked by a bed and it's headboard. Inside the house, Sands said, firefighters found a lot of "clutter" and had difficulty maneuvering inside. Firefighters were able to find the 63-year-old man in a hallway with the three-year-old-boy. Sands said it appeared both were trying to escape towards the front door.

"It's hard for a firefighter to see this," Sands said. "It's heartbreaking for anybody to see. Our hearts are with the family and the victims of this fire."

The house is located near 49th Street between Nieman Road and Quivira Road.

Neighbors said a fire struck this same house in the 1980s, also resulting in the death of a child in the same family. Steve Day, who has lived across the street from the house for 40-years, said that the fire about 30 years ago was mostly contained to the basement, although it too resulted in tragedy.

Thursday morning, Day said he noticed the smoke at 7 a.m. and called 911. Day said that neighbors started going over to the house and knocking at the door to alert the people inside before the flames got out of control.

"It's a sad, sad thing," Day said.

Day said would see the 3-year-old play in the yard often and said the family had lived in the house for many years.

"The kids were so active over there," Day said.

Investigators have not determined the cause of the fire. Sands said firefighters did locate one fire alarm inside the house and investigators have reported that the family did hear an alarm.

Sands said the Shawnee Fire Department has enlisted the help of the Olathe Fire Department and it's Accelerant K-9 unit. The dogs are able to detect any sign of an incendiary fire that would indicate that this fire was set on purpose. Sands said there has been no evidence to say that is the case. Sands said the department is also using a 3-D imaging camera from the State Fire Marshal that will provide a 3-D digital image of the interior of the house that will allow investigators to better determine the path of the fire.

"We are going to find out what caused this fire and we're going to find out why these people weren't able to escape," Sands said. "We are not going to leave any stone unturned."

Family members have set up a Go Fund Me account to help the family.

Northwest Consolidated Fire District Chief Mike Whim also released a statement following news of the fire in Shawnee. NWCFD covers an area of approximately 70-square miles in northwest Johnson County, including the city of De Soto.

"The heart of every firefighter shares the passion and spirit of what it truly means to be a firefighter. When they are challenged with saving a child and it is unsuccessful, they carry that sorrow as if they failed the very reason they do what "they" do. I know that very feeling due to the same experience in that very house on September 22, 1989. This day will be remembered and this experience will not be forgotten. The names of the victims will always live on in the memories of these excellent firefighters. There is no prosthetic for a broken spirit. I know this fire department and they will come out of this stronger. I love them and all of you reading this. Hug a firefighter, they need it too!"


Nico Roesler of the Shawnee Dispatch contributed to this report.

LISTEN: Audio from 8:10 a.m. media briefing with Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands.

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Shawnee home damaged by late-night fire

Posted: March 10, 2015 - 2:53am
Updated: March 10, 2015 - 7:18am

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A dryer is being cited as the cause of a late-night house fire in Shawnee.

Firefighters were called to 6713 Stearns around 10:30 Monday night.

Shawnee fire marshal Corey Sands says, "it was a dryer fire that quickly caught the garage on fire."

A contractor who was boarding up the home said the fire caused extensive damage to the garage.

"Shawnee Fire knocked it out quick, it doesn't look like there is any fire damage to the living areas," he said.

The homeowner was not injured and is receiving assistance from a neighbor and the Red Cross.

No other details have been released.

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PHOTOS: Late-night duplex fire under investigation

Posted: December 29, 2014 - 1:17am
Updated: December 29, 2014 - 8:33am

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The Shawnee Fire Department is investigating what caused a late-night duplex fire.

Firefighters were called to 12510 West 62nd Street around 11 Sunday night. The address is just northwest of Shawnee Mission Parkway and Long Avenue.

Arriving firefighters reported fire showing from a lower-level window.

Fire Marshal Corey Sands says, "No one was home at the time of the fire."

"Fire damaged one bedroom, but there is smoke damage throughout the home," according to Fire Marshal Sands.

The fire was under control in about 15 minutes and the cause remains under investigation.

Firefighters from the Overland Park Fire Department's station in Merriam assisted at the scene.

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Two alarm house fire in JoCo

Posted: August 12, 2014 - 2:36am
Updated: August 12, 2014 - 12:58pm

Firefighters from three area departments were on the scene of a two alarm house fire early Tuesday.

Leawood Police say a passerby reported flames from the back of a home near College Boulevard and Mission Road at 2:16 a.m.. Police and fire units were dispatched to the area to investigate the report. At 2:19 a.m., dispatchers received an automatic fire alarm from a home at 4109 West 110th Terrace.

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Police arrived at 2:21 a.m. and reported visible fire from the home on 110th Terrace. Officers quickly contacted the residents and confirmed that everyone was out of the home.

Fire units started arriving at 2:23 a.m. and reported the fire was through the roof of the single story home. A second alarm was dispatched at 2:32 a.m.. The second alarm brought in additional manpower, equipment, and a Johnson County Med-Act Special Operations Unit. The special Med-Act unit serves as a firefighter rehydration and cooling area.

A neighboring home was evacuated as a precaution.

The fire was reported under control at 2:23 a.m.. The cause remains under investigation.

No injuries have been reported.

Fire crews on the scene were from the Leawood Fire Department, Overland Park Fire Department, and Consolidated Fire District No. 2.

Firefighters from Johnson County Fire District No. 2, the Lenexa Fire Department, and the Olathe Fire Department and are filling in at fire stations in Leawood and Overland Park.

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PHOTOS: Lightning sparks overnight house fire

Posted: August 7, 2014 - 12:58am

Updated: August 7, 2014 - 9:16am

Shawnee Fire on the scene
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Firefighters from Shawnee and Lenexa responded on a house fire late Wednesday.

Crews were called to the home in the 7400 block of Cottonwood Street at 11:34 Wednesday night.

The residents were able to get out of the house prior to the fire department's arrival.

Smoke and fire was visible from the roof of the two story home when fire crews arrived.

Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands says, "lightning struck the home, causing the wood shake roof to catch fire."

The fire was declared under control shortly before midnight.

"The rain helped slow down the progression of the fire, and kept the fire in check above the bedroom," says Fire Marshal Sands.

No one was injured.

Shawnee firefighters on the scene
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Shawnee Fire on the scene. Damage to roof pictured
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VIDEO: Merriam apartment fire displaces residents

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Posted: July 1, 2014 - 12:47am
Updated: July 1, 2014 - 1:35am

Merriam and Overland Park fire crews are investigating after an electrical fire forced more than 20 people from their apartments late Monday.

Firefighters were called to the Georgetown Apartments in the 7100 block of Eby Drive just before 10 p.m.. Arriving firefighters reported a fire in an electrical panel in the basement of the two story apartment building.

Overland Park Fire's media manager Jason Rhodes says crews were able to knock down the fire with extinguishers, but because of the electricity, were unable to offensively fight the fire.

KCP&L arrived around 11:30 p.m. and cut power to the building.

After power was cut, firefighters were able to quickly knock the fire down and declared the fire under control about 11:50 p.m..

Rhodes says, "Firefighters did rescue a number of animals from the building. It's believed that 16 units are currently displaced and apartment management is working to relocate residents."

During the fire, power was turned off to the entire apartment complex. KCP&L is working to restore power to the other buildings in the complex, while leaving power off at the fire building.

No injuries were reported.

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