KANSAS CITY —Authorities are investigating a fatal house fire in Kansas City.
Just before 11:30p.m. Friday, crews responded to a reported house fire in the 5700 block of Bales in Kansas City, according to Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins. First responders reported smoke and fire showing from the front of the home.
The fire was quickly brought under control. During the search of the home, crews discovered the body of a man. Kansas City police homicide detectives were notified and responded to investigate.
The investigation will be handled by the Kansas City Police Department with assistance from bomb and arson investigators. Police released no additional details early Saturday.