One person taken to hospital after Merriam house fire
Crews from Overland Park, Shawnee and Consolidated Fire District #2 were called to the fire at 72nd and Antioch, just before 2:30 p.m.
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First arriving crews on scene reported smoke and fire coming from the garage of a split-level, single-family home. Everyone was reported to be out safely.
While working to extinguish the fire, firefighters discovered that the fire had spread to the attic above the garage and main living space.
Crews were able to bring the fire under control in about 20 minutes.
One resident was taken to an area hospital with minor smoke inhalation.
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The Overland Park Fire Department said two adults will be displaced and are staying with family.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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