Three found dead at scene of house fire near North Mill and Ridge

Tape was stretched across the street and roads were blocked near a fire scene near North Mill Street and Ridge, near Broadview and Mill, not far from 8th and Central Avenue. Three persons were found dead at the scene. (Staff photo)
The fire scene was not far from 8th and Central. (Staff photo)

Three persons were found dead at the scene of a house fire about 4:35 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30, at 29 N. Mill St., Kansas City, Kansas.

According to a spokesman for the Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department, three victims were found during a primary search of the residence.

Kansas City, Kansas, Fire Department investigators and Kansas City Kansas, Police Department are investigating the fire, according to the spokesman.

The Fire Department spokesman stated crews arrived at the scene of the single-family dwelling with smoke showing from the attic.

A pumper attacked the fire with hand lines, and a rapid intervention team was established, the spokesman stated.

The cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation, the spokesman stated.