​The initial call indicated homeless squatters were inside screaming when the call was dispatched. Luckily, nobody was found inside the home by fire crews.

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Independence Police were requested to the area to assist with traffic control while crews worked to do overhaul and clean up the scene. Due to the nature of the call of the fire, fire investigators were also dispatched to the scene. Cause at this time is under investigation.

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