Mar 18, 2024

Partial collapse after fire in 3-story KC apartment building

Posted Mar 18, 2024 3:30 PM
Photo KC Fire Department
Photo KC Fire Department

KANSAS CITY—Investigators are working to determine the cause of an apartment fire in Kansas City.

Just after 3:30a.m. Monday, crews responded to an apartment fire in the 3800 block of Paseo Boulevard in Kansas City, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.

Photo KC Fire Department
Photo KC Fire Department

First arriving crews reported heavy fire on all three floors in the rear of a three-story building. The building was vacant.

Approximately ten minutes into the operation a partial collapse of the north and east walls occurred. The fire was placed under control shortly after 5 am.  No injuries were reported at this incident.  Check the post for additional details as they become available.