A duplex fire at 9:58 a.m. Dec. 19 at 5051 Walker Ave. was a total loss, according to information from the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department spokesman.
The duplex was worth $125,000, and is a total loss. Along with the contents of the building, the loss is $185,000, according to Fire Department information.
Fire investigators are looking into the cause of the fire, according to the spokesman.
One of the residents of the duplex was treated on the scene for smoke inhalation, the spokesman reported. There were no other injuries.
When firefighters arrived, within 4 minutes of the call, they found the two-story, wood-framed duplex consumed by fire with heavy smoke, according to the spokesman. The fire was coming from the rear of the building.
The fire was brought under control with firefighters on the scene through at least 2:43 p.m. Smoke and fire detectors were not present.
According to a social media post by the fire chief, the fire was fought in a defensive mode as there was a potential danger of stored hazardous materials.