Independence Police Report Youngster Killed Amid House Fire

Horrific tragedy confronts a local family amid oppressively cold temperatures . . . Here's the crux of the story and TV news reporting . . .

"One person, identified by the Independence Police Department as a 4-year-old boy, is confirmed to have died in the fire.

"Firefighters also located two adults suffering from serious injuries at the scene. Both have been transported to an area hospital where they remain in critical condition."

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4-year-old killed, 2 adults critically injured in Independence house fire

Fire crews and police are investigating the cause of the Jan. 13 blaze

4-year-old dead, 2 others injured in Independence house fire Saturday morning

A four-year-old died and two others were injured in an Independence house fire Saturday morning, authorities said.

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