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Improperly-disposed fireworks to blame for fire at Raytown apartment

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Improperly-disposed of fireworks are likely to blame for an overnight fire at a Raytown apartment building.

Firefighters were called around 12:48 a.m. Friday to a vacant two-story apartment building in the 5200 block of Ditzler Avenue.

The first crews on the scene encountered smoke and fire conditions from a corner of the building.

No injuries were reported.

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