Independence Fire-EMS responded to a reported structure fire at M-F-G Manufacturing at 1018 W. Sycamore at around 1am this morning.

 Fire crews made a forcible entry to the building through heavy smoke and extinguished a fire in the building. The sprinkler system in the building, had also activated and assisted in extinguishing the fire. The fire was under control by 2am.

A person was found outside the building and was transported by Fire-EMS to Independence Labette Health.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Photo courtesy Independence Fire and EMS