MONTGOMERY COUNTY—Authorities are working to determine the cause of a weekend Kansas house fire.

Just before 7p.m.Saturday,&nbsp;Fire-EMS responded to a house fire at 11th and Hickory in Independence, according to a media release. 

First responders found heavy fire on the back of the home and detached garage with extension into the residence and attic.&nbsp; The fire was under control by 8 pm and crews cleared at 9 pm. The home sustained extensive damage. There were no injuries to the family and one firefighter was injured while fighting the fire.

Independence Rural assisted Independence Fire-EMS along with Independence Police Department.&nbsp; &nbsp;Authorities have not released a damage estimate.

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 </figure>MONTGOMERY COUNTY—Authorities are working to determine the cause of a weekend Kansas house fire.Just before 7p.m.Saturday,&nbsp;Fire-EMS responded to a house fire at 11th and Hickory in Independence, according to a media release. First responders found heavy fire on the back of the home and detached garage with extension into the residence and attic.&nbsp; The fire was under control by 8 pm and crews cleared at 9 pm. The home sustained extensive damage. There were no injuries to the family and one firefighter was injured while fighting the fire.<figure>
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 </figure>Independence Rural assisted Independence Fire-EMS along with Independence Police Department.&nbsp; &nbsp;Authorities have not released a damage estimate.

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