Part of Independence Avenue closed after roof of building collapses in Kansas City

Roof caves in on building on Independence Avenue; no one hurt

KCFD Battalion Chief Michael Hopkins told KMBC 9 on the scene said it's a "possibility" that the rest of the building could collapse Thursday.

Part of Independence Avenue closed after roof of building collapses in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Independence Avenue is closed in both directions after the roof of a building collapsed Thursday afternoon in Kansas City. According to the Kansas City Fire Department, just before 12:30 p.m., crews were called to the area of Independence Avenue and Brighton Avenue on reports of a partial building collapse. When KCFD arrived, they reported finding a "bowing truss roof" that had collapsed into the inside of the building, causi…

Building Collapse Shuts Down Section of Independence Avenue

Northeast News BREAKING-The Kansas City Fire Department (KCFD) responded to a reported building collapse at 4827 Independence AVE. just before 12:30 p.m., according to a media release from KCFD. On arrival, companies reported a partial collapse of a bowstring truss roof. The collapse fell into the interior of this structure, causing several walls to bow outward and become compromised.  KCFD responders established a collapse zone and requested re…