VIDEO | KCFD battles 2-alarm apartment fire in south Kansas City

Extra crews were called to help Kansas City, Missouri, firefighters battle an apartment fire Monday morning.

The first fire crews were dispatched around 10:47 a.m. to an apartment building at 11606 Winchester Ave.

A KCFD spokesperson said firefighters initially were able to battle the blaze from inside the building but had to pivot and evacuate the structure to fight the fire from the outside only.

A second alarm was called to bring in extra resources.

The fire was brought under control around 11:30 a.m.

A KCFD spokesperson said one civilian was treated and released on the scene for minor injuries. A firefighter was transported to an area hospital with heat-related issues. They are expected to be OK.

Eight of the 12 apartment units were occupied. KCFD said 10 residents requested assistance from the American Red Cross.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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