The Independence Fire Department & EMS responded to a structure fire this morning.
The call came at 12:43 a.m. Upon arrival, fire crews found two structures on fire at 217 North 12th, with visible flames from both structures. A second alarm was immediately requested. Mutual aid from Independence Rural, Dearing Rural, Cherryvale Fire-EMS, and Cherryvale Rural responded. The fire was brought under control just over an hour later.
Two structures are extensively damaged and a third structure has minor damage. The fire is under investigation by Independence Police, Fire, and the State Fire Marshalls Office.