Firefighter Burned in Mayday at Mo. House Fire

Jan. 5, 2015
Fire officials said one resident is still missing in the Kansas City house fire.

A firefighter is being treated for burn injuries Sunday night after being pulled from a burning Kansas City home.

The firefighter was in the basement of the home searching for a missing woman, James Garrett, spokesman for the Kansas City Fire Department, told The Kansas City Star

He suffered burns and was transported to University of Kansas Hospital. 

Officials said the resident is still unaccounted for.

“Right now, we’re still trying to put the fire out,” Garrett said.

The fire was reported around 6 p.m. and was still burning at 7:30.

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