KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Fire and smoke inhalation severely injured an elderly man Friday evening in a residence in the Northland.
The man was inside a duplex at 6821 Northwest Mokane Ave. in Kansas City, Missouri.
He was taken to a hospital for treatment. As of Saturday morning, the man remains in severe condition.
One other person was forced out of their home by the fire, according to a fire department spokesman.
The American Red Cross was called to help that resident with temporary shelter and other immediate needs.
No word on the cause of the fire.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
