The Independence Fire-EMS responds to a house fully engulfed in flames.

 The call came in just after midnight this morning to a fire in the 200 block of South Earl Street.

 Upon arrival, a fully engulfed structure fire was observed, and a second alarm was requested. Firefighters report a partial collapse of the rear section of the structure.

 Crews remained on scene for several hours extinguishing hot spots.

 Independence Fire-EMS was assisted by Independence Rural, Sycamore Rural, Dearing Rural, and Cherryvale Fire-EMS.