By NICK SLOAN, NJSloan212@gmail.com
Two firefighters from the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department were injured while battling a fire this morning at 3018 N. 43rd Street.
The fire was reported to the KCKFD at 9:21 a.m. Monday morning.
Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a one-story wood structure on
fire. Everyone inside the home had evacuated by the time personnel
arrived.
According to KCKFD Battalion Chief Craig Duke, one firefighter injured
himself after falling through a trap door, while another was injured
after assisting the fire firefighter.
“During firefighting activities, two firefighters were injured,” Duke
said. “One firefighter was injured (knee injury) when a trap door to the
basement gave way and the firefighter fell through the trap door.
Another firefighter was injured (back injury) when assisting the
firefighter who fell through the trap door.”
Both injuries were described as non-threatening.
As for damage, the fire caused $50,000 worth of property damage.
The American Red Cross was called out to assists two adults and one child on the scene.
