Overland Park apartment fire caused by discard of smoking materials

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — The Overland Park Hearth Section reported an condominium fireplace that happened Friday afternoon was triggered by a careless discard of using tobacco materials.

It is considered using tobacco products improperly discarded on a 2nd-tale balcony burned in void space and unfold to the building’s attic.

The Fireplace Office was known as to Highland Flats in the 8000 block of Farley on Friday around 4 p.m.

Officers reported one individual was trapped inside but rescued when firefighters arrived on the scene.

There are no known injuries in accordance to the Overland Park Fireplace Office. The section states a primary research of the developing was cleared.

Fire officials tell FOX4 that persons in 7 residences are now displaced, but fireplace officers claimed the Pink Cross will help if necessary or the apartment intricate hopes to aid the inhabitants with other housing alternatives.