Incendiary device suspected in Ruby Avenue fire

An incendiary device is suspected in a fire on Saturday in the 1600 block of Ruby Avenue in Kansas City, Kansas, according to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department.

There is an ongoing criminal investigation in the case, the spokesman stated.

According to the spokesman, one firefighter suffered a minor leg injury in fighting the fire.

When firefighters arrived at the fire on Saturday, they reported a fully involved structure and defensive firefighting tactics were used, the spokesman stated.

The damage was estimated at $30,000.