INDEPENDENCE, Mo. (AP) – The Missouri State Fire Marshal and local authorities in Independence are investigating after two people were found dead at the scene of a fire.
#IndepFire Brief Update – Civilian casualty found at scene of Pitcher Rd fire. State Fire Marshal en route. Fire cause and scene remain under investigation. Further information will be provided when available.
— City of Independence (@CityOfIndepMO) December 24, 2017
The blaze broke out Saturday evening in an unoccupied building in the Kansas City suburb. Firefighters found the bodies. Names of the victims have not been released.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.