Kansas City Burns Overnight

A blaze laid claim to several structures during the early morning hours.

Here's a glimpse of the damage . . .

Firefighters say the first home caught fire, and then the fire quickly spread.

Two homes were destroyed. The third home had its roof burned. A nearby church also had light damage.

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Early morning fire spreads to three homes

Three homes were damaged by a fire Monday morning.Kansas City, Missouri firefighters said a passerby reported a vacant home on fire at 2:48 a.m.When crews arrived, that fire had spread to three homes.Firefighters worked to put out the flames at each home.No injuries were reported.Investigators are working to determine the cause of the initial fire.

Two homes destroyed, a third home damaged in fire near 37th and Wabash

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Two homes were destroyed and a third home damaged in a fire between 36th and 37th on Wabash overnight. Firefighters were called to the fires about 2:50 a.m. Firefighters say the first home caught fire, and then the fire quickly spread. Two homes were destroyed.

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1 dead, 1 injured after car crashes into building and bursts into flames

One person is dead and another is seriously injured, after a car crashed into a building in Kansas City, Missouri Sunday night.Fire investigators said the car hit a building at 3101 Troost Avenue around 11 p.m. and then caught fire.The building struck belongs to the charity Thelma's Kitchen.

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