Oct 23, 2026

Two buildings partially collapse in Kansas City

Posted Oct 23, 2026 9:00 AM
Photo KCFD
Photo KCFD

KANSAS CITY—Authorities are investigating a building collapse in Kansas City, Missouri.

Just after 3:30p.m. Thursday, the Kansas City Fire Department responded to a reported structure collapse in the 5100 block of E, 27th Street in Kansas City, Missouri, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins. On arrival crews reported that the front wall of a vacant building had collapsed into the sidewalk and part of the street. The roof of an adjoining building has also collapsed.

No injuries have been reported. Dangerous Buildings has been requested to the scene. The KCFD Rescue division was on scene investigating.

Both structures were previous fire locations.