A fire at 3116 Lafayette at 7:50 p.m. Jan. 4 is under investigation, according to the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department.
One firefighter injured an ankle during firefighting, the spokesman said. There were no other injuries.
When fire crews arrived at the fire, within 1 minute of the call, they saw fire showing from the front of the one-story wood-framed building, according to the spokesman.
He said everyone had already evacuated the home. The fire was brought to an end within 31 minutes, he said.
The Red Cross was called to assist two adults and three children, he said.
The Fire Department estimated the loss to property and contents at $30,000 on the $110,000 home.