A structure fire is reported at the Garden Walk Apartments in Independence.

The Independence Fire Department was initially dispatched to the apartment complex just north of Independence High School this afternoon just before 1 p.m.

An eyewitness tells KGGF News as of 1:20, smoke could be seen from an upper floor of one of the units on the north side of the complex. A second alarm has been called and mutual aid has been requested from the Dearing Fire Department.

It is currently unknown if there are any injuries, although an initial report indicates that there were no occupants inside the involved apartment. This is a developing story, more information will be released as it becomes available.

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