One was injured during a house fire in Independence. 

This morning around 7:00am, the Independence Fire Department responded to a report of a fully involved structure. Upon arrival, the IFD Chief Shawn Wallis found the residence on fire with one injured and several others who had escaped the fire without injury.

IFD transported one patient to the Labette Health ER in Independence. Despite the windy conditions, the fire was brought under control in about 45 minutes. IFD received assistance from Independence Rural, Dearing Rural and Cherryvale Fire-EMS.