KANSAS CITY, Mo. — An investigation is underway into what started a fire at an apartment building in the 1100 block of Benton Boulevard in Kansas City, Missouri.
Firefighters were called to the four-story building around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday.
The fire was quickly upgraded and more crews were called in to help. KCFD said it was a quickly moving fire with the flames emerging through the roof.
Multiple rescues were made and four people were taken to the hospital. KCFD said one of those is in serious condition.
KCFD still battling a four story apartment building fire at 11th and Benton . Injuries have been reported. @41actionnews pic.twitter.com/ULAJsZEtGG
— Jonathan goede (@jgkshb) January 13, 2021
KCFD expects the building to be a total loss. It's not clear at this time how many people will be displaced.
The Red Cross is on the scene assisting those who live there.
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms tweeted Wednesday morning that it is assisting KCFD in the investigation.
.@ATFKansasCity Special Agent/ Fire Investigators are on the scene of an overnight apartment fire in the 1100 block of Benton, Kansas City, MO. Working with @KCMOFireDept and @kcpolice to determine the cause of the fire. pic.twitter.com/4D9BNcDFxa
— ATF Kansas City (@ATFKansasCity) January 13, 2021
