A house fire that occured in Independence on Friday has taken the life of a young child and injured three others. According to the Montgomery County Chronicle, the fire started at about 8:22 p.m. at 1208 N. 6th.

 

Firefighters were advised that there were victims in the house. A female victim was found in a neighbor's yard and told responders that her husband and two children were still inside the house.

 

The victims inside the house were found and taken to an ambulance, then proceeded to the Labette Health emergency room for treatment. Later, the victims were taken to regional hospitals for more medical treatment.

 

The fire was eventually controlled at about 9 a.m, with the house being considered a total loss. The cause of the fire will be investigated by the Independence Police Department and the Kansas State Fire Marshal's office.

 

*Photo courtesy of Montgomery County Chronicle*