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Family Dollar roof partially collapses, leaving 1 dead, 3 injured in Kansas City
One person died and three others were injured after a Family Dollar store building partially collapsed in Kansas City, Missouri, officials said. The Kansas City Fire Department responded to a report of a partial building collapse at a Family Dollar store on Broadway Boulevard around 2:45 p.m. local time on July 27, according to a news release provided to USA TODAY. A 68-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene. A 50-year-old woman was transported to a local hospital with significant injuries and was in critical condition, according to the release dated July 27. Two other people were treated and released at the scene. KCFD said the collapse occurred at the store's exterior parapet wall, which is a low barrier wall that extends slightly beyond a building's roofline. Man passing by Family Dollar when he was killed by collapsed roof: officials KCFD Battalion Chief Mike Hopkins said at a briefing that the man who was killed in the Family Dollar partial roof collapse was not a patron at the store. "I believe he was actually just a passerby and maybe lives in this building next door," Hopkins said. The building was cleared by members of the fire department, the Kansas City Police Department said. KCPD confirmed to USA TODAY that an investigation into the incident is ongoing, as of July 28. USA TODAY has reached out to Family Dollar. Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Family Dollar roof collapse in Kansas City, MO: 1 dead, 3 injured
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2 days ago
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1 Dead, Multiple Others Injured After Roof Collapses at a Family Dollar Store in Kansas City
A 68-year-old man died, and a 50-year-old woman was critically injured in the incident One person is dead and multiple others are injured after the roof of a Family Dollar store in Missouri partially collapsed. According to reports from the Kansas City Star, FOX 4 and NBC affiliate station KSHB 41, the incident took place at the store, located in midtown Kansas City, on Sunday, July 27. Michael Hopkins, a spokesperson for the Kansas City Fire Department (KCPD), told the outlets that the front facade of the store broke apart. Fire officials from the KCFD arrived on the scene at around 2:45 p.m. local time, he added. A 68-year-old man was killed, and a 50-year-old woman was critically injured, according to Hopkins. Two other people were treated for injuries and released. Officials have not yet shared what caused the Family Dollar building to partially collapse. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Several bystanders who were near the building when the incident occurred told KSHB they helped pull shoppers out from the rubble. Photos taken from the scene show police tape keeping onlookers away from dislodged bricks and other pieces of the wrecked building in the street. Hopkins told the local outlets that he didn't have information tied to when the building was last inspected. He added that the KCFD plans to look into the store's records, to see if any reports were made in the past about the building's structural integrity. Hopkins said the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) will now take over the investigation. In a statement to PEOPLE, a Family Dollar spokesperson said, "We are deeply saddened by the tragedy at the leased Family Dollar store on Broadway Boulevard in Kansas City." "Our hearts and thoughts are with those impacted. We are conducting wellness checks with our employees and offering them resources and assistance," the representative continued, adding: "The Company is conducting an investigation into this matter." Kansas City's Broadway Street, between 36th and 38th streets, is expected to remain closed while police investigate and debris is removed from the roads, the local outlets reported. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
22-07-2025
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‘Very lucky': Kansas City crews rescue woman hanging onto tree after Indian Creek flash flood
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A woman was rescued Monday after she was found hanging onto a tree near Indian Creek after a morning of flash floods in Kansas City. At about 12:50 p.m., units with KCFD were called to the area of West 101st Terrace on the south side of Kansas City on reports of a water rescue, just north of Indian Creek and the Indian Creek trail. Woman killed in flash floods on Overland Park trail Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins told FOX4 that emergency responders found a woman hanging onto a tree after she had gotten stuck in the floodwaters. 'We received a call from somebody who was walking by or maybe out of these apartments that heard a lady out in the water screaming for help,' Chief Hopkins said. 'We responded, and when we arrived, we found an individual about 50 to 75 yards off the bank, where the water had risen. 'She was holding on to a tree out in the moving water, needing rescue.' Rescue crews used an inflatable rubber boat (IRB) to navigate through the floodwaters and retrieve the victim. KCFD said she was brought to shore tired and shaken—but uninjured. She was evaluated by on-scene EMS crews but refused further treatment or transport. 'Around our city, we have several areas, several creeks, several low-lying areas that tend to flood and hold water, like Indian Creek,' Hopkins said. 'If you live in or work around those areas, be vigilant. If the water starts to rise, get away from it. It's very dangerous. 'The individual today was very lucky that she was able to hold on until we could get her out of the water.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
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18-07-2025
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Kansas City Fire Department responds to 23 water rescues during overnight storms
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fire Department said it has responded to at least 23 water rescues Thursday morning due to a high volume of rain from overnight storms. According to KCFD, in the last 36 hours, the Kansas City metro received between 5 and 8 inches of rain, leaving many low-lying roadways flooded and people trapped in their cars. KCFD said they conducted 23 highwater rescues overnight through 8 a.m. at several locations. The department said most of those incidents involve crews 'simply walking the occupants out.' No injuries have been reported. Overnight storms cause flash flooding, power outages One of those rescues happened at 10th Street and Winner Road. KCFD confirmed the individual was taken out of the car and no one was hurt. Vehicles were also seen stuck in high water near East 14th Street and Jackson Avenue. KCFD Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins said they expect these incidents to continue until the rain stops. A flash flood warning issued by the National Weather Service in Pleasant Hill was set to remain in effect until 9 a.m. Thursday for parts of the Kansas City area. 'KCFD would like to remind citizens to never drive into high water. It only takes a few inches of moving water to sweep a vehicle downstream,' KCFD warned in a statement. 'Never walk in high water. Sewer covers easily become dislodged in this case and it will be deadly if you fall into one. Your vehicle will stall, and you will become stranded if the water level is higher than the tailpipe of your vehicle. If you encounter high water on the roadway, find an alternate route. Turn Around, Don't Drown.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
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08-07-2025
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Kansas City firefighter dies after serving more than 30 years
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) is saying goodbye to a firefighter who dedicated more than three decades of his life to helping others. 'Today we say our final goodbyes to Captain Steven Vandegrift, but his memory and legacy will never be forgotten,' the fire department said on Facebook. KCFD said he was a member of the Kansas City Fire Department for 32 years, serving the majority of his career as a captain assigned to the HazMat Division at Station 27. Second person dies in Independence farmhouse fire that killed 13-year-old girl 'Though he stood tall in stature, it was his gentle spirit that left the deepest impression; a kindness that quietly reached everyone around him,' KCFD said. 'Together as a department and a community we grieve this loss, but we will honor his life by continuing to do the work he so greatly loved. Rest in Peace Captain Vandegrift.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
