Tragic Independence apartment fire has local tie

  

A fire that erupted at the Indy Ridge Apartments on east 37th Terrace Court in Independence, Mo yesterday morning tragically claimed the lives of a family of four after a cooking fire went unnoticed.

Fortunately, other residents escaped injury but are now seeking alternate living arrangements including Troy Bagby, son of Renee Edgmon of Butler.

In a twist of fate, Bagby was called back to work and wasn't at home when the fire broke out and is one of many who will have to relocate as the 24 unit complex has been deemed a total loss, displacing over 30 people.

High winds complicated matters and at least two firefighters suffered third degree burns fighting the blaze. In the meantime, the Red Cross is assisting those affected and more information is expected in coming days.