Kansas City firefighter treated for heat-related issues after response to vacant house fire

A firefighter was treated for heat-related issues after responding to a vacant house fire in Kansas City, Missouri, Wednesday morning. The Kansas City Fire Department said a search of the vacant house in the area of 49th Street and Walrond Avenue came back clear. Crews responded to the house fire just after 7 a.m. Wednesday. KCFD said heavy smoke and fire was showing from the two-story home when they arrived. The cause of the fire is under investigation by KCFD.
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Tractor trailer fire shuts down Highway 61 in Wentzville

VIDEO: A semi trailer fire shut down Highway 61 Wednesday morning in Wentzville around 2 a.m. Firefighters battled the fire to try to get access inside the trailer while the contents were burning. First Alert 4 crews were on the scene and say additional trucks were brought to help assist with water supplies, while firefighters switched to foam to extinguish the fire. Currently, the highway is still shut down.
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Northland apartment fire, southland house fire: Kansas City Fire Department battles 2 blazes back-to-back

PHOTO: Kansas City fire crews stayed busy in the early morning hours Tuesday, July 23. The first fire calls rang in at 12:45 a.m. near 40th and North Bennington. On arrival, crews reported heavy fire from a three-story apartment building. The size of the fire led to a second alarm call, meaning more help arrived. Crews were able to bring the fire under control after approximately 30 minutes. Five units were called and the Red Cross is helping four adults affected. No residents were hurt, but one firefighter was transported to North Kansas City Hospital for heat-related issues. The cause is under investigation. At 1:10 a.m., KCFD responded to a second fire at a house in the 62nd block of East 109th Terrace. When they arrived, crews reported heavy flames from a two-story home. The people inside were able to evacuate safely.
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