Two were hospitalized in a house fire in Independence early Monday morning around 6:00 a.m.

Independence Fire-EMS responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of South Wald Street. Upon arrival, the house was completely engulfed in flames, as the structure was considered a total loss. Independence Rural and Cherryvale Fire-EMS were also on the scene to assist with the incident.

Two individuals were taken to the Independence E.R. Independence Police Department is currently investigating the matter.