Memorial grows for family of deadly Overland Park townhome fire

OVERLAND PARK, Kan. — A memorial is growing now at the site of a deadly Overland Park townhome fire.

Child dies from injuries following Overland Park apartment fire

Overland Park Fire Department’s Media Manager Jason Rhodes said the department, too, is hurting.

“Our hearts go out to the family and the community. This is about as bad a scenario you can have,” Rhodes said.Our folks train to make rescues in these situations. The last thing we want is for those victims to perish. To have two young children die as a result of a house fire… it’s just tragedy.”

He said internally there are resources to help with any staff needing assistance after Saturday’s fire…

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