Sunday, September 27, 2009

Kansas City's BREAKING NEWS: First Alarm Fire Near Downtown



T
he fire is reported to be in a 2-story structure that had been converted to apartments.


The alarm first came in at 7:36 pm Sunday evening to the structure in the 1800 block of Washington.

When Pumper 9 arrived a minute later- they reported fire showing from a 2nd-story window.

The fire department response was upgraded to a 1st-alarm- sending 3 more fire companies to assist the 5 already there or arriving.

While firefighters spray 3 handlines on the fire- it's been determined that all human occupants got out- but 2 dogs were still inside.

Firefighters bring one "large" dog out at 7:51 pm- and begin doing first-aid on the injured animal.

The 2nd dog was brought out at 7:58 pm- no word on that animal's condition- but Animal Control was requested.

The fire was brought under control by 7:50 pm- overhaul and salvage is being performed now.

No firefighter injuries have been reported.
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