Feb 08, 2025

Dog rescued from Kansas City apartment fire

Posted Feb 08, 2025 12:31 PM
Photos KC Fire Department
Photos KC Fire Department

KANSAS CITY —Authorities are investigating the cause of an apartment fire in Kansas City.

Just after 8a.m. Friday, crews responded to a reported apartment fire in the 4600 block of NW 78th Terrace in Kansas City, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.

 Crews reported smoke showing on arrival and initiated interior operations.

Crews discovered a small fire in one of the units. During a search of the smoking structure, firefighters found a dog and rescued from the smokey conditions.

The fire was quickly brought under control. . The property was equipped with working smoke detectors which alerted neighbors to call KCFD. There were no injuries reported.