KANSAS CITY —Authorities are investigating the cause of a building fire in Kansas City, Missouri.
Just after 1:30p.m. Thursday, crews responded to a reported building fire in the 500 block of Walnut in the City Market area, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins.. Crews reported light smoke and fire visible on arrival of a three-story commercial mixed-use building.
A small fire had started on the third floor of the structure which houses a dance studio. The third-floor units sprinkler system had activated and held the fire in check until KCFD's arrival.
Fire crews shut down the sprinkler and began salvage and overhaul operations. No injuries were reported. Power to the entire building was shut off. Several businesses were displaced temporarily until the building can be evaluated.