KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Five people were rescued Tuesday morning in an apartment fire off Gladstone Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri.
Crews were called to Gladstone Boulevard and North Mersington Avenue just after 5:30 a.m.
Fire was reported on the first floor of the four-story brick apartment fire upon arrival.
Firefighters used ladders to rescue five residents from windows from the second and third floors.
Four patients were transported to area hospitals for evaluation due to smoke inhalation, all are listed in stable condition.
Red Cross has been ordered for 13 adults and 3 children. No other injuries were reported.
The fire was contained to a single apartment, but there is smoke damage throughout the structure.
Firefighters and investigators are working to determine the cause.
