Man killed in house fire near Swope Parkway in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — One man is dead after a house fire late Friday night near Swope Parkway in Kansas City, Missouri.

According to the Kansas City Fire Department, just after 11:20 p.m., crews were dispatched to the area of East 57th Street and Bales Avenue on reports of a house fire.

Upon arrival, crews found smoke and fire coming from inside the home.

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KCFD said the fire was quickly brought under control, however, crews found the body of a man after searching inside.

Bomb and Arson, as well as homicide detectives, were notified. According to KCFD, the Kansas City Police Department will be completing the investigations.

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