Child dies from injuries after Overland Park apartment fire
By Chloe Godding
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OVERLAND PARK, Kansas (KMBC) — One child has died from their injuries days after an early morning fire in Overland Park, Kansas, that injured several others.
Firefighters from Overland Park, Lenexa and Shawnee responded to the Sheridan Ridge Apartments just before 3 a.m. on Saturday, April 18, for a building fire.
When they arrived, crews discovered smoke and fire coming from the two-story apartment building.
Firefighters rescued two victims from the roof and another two victims from a second-story bathroom. Another victim was found on the ground outside the apartment.
One adult and three children were taken to the hospital in critical condition. Another adult was taken to the hospital in stable condition.
On Tuesday, Overland Park officials confirmed that one child did not survive their injuries and died at the hospital.
Another child remained hospitalized Tuesday.
The fire was brought under control in about 15 minutes. The cause is still under investigation.
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