Kansas City, MO – Sprinkler system activated for overnight fire at apartment complex

One woman was taken to the hospital for moderate smoke inhalation after an overnight fire, according to the Overland Park Fire Department.

Firefighters were called just after 1 a.m. Tuesday to the Corbin Greens Apartments at 140th and Russell Street.

Crews said a kitchen fire on the second floor of the three-story apartment building had been held in check by a working sprinkler system.

The blaze was quickly extinguished in about 10 minutes.

Firefighters carried an adult female from the second-floor landing.

She was taken to the hospital with moderate smoke inhalation as a precaution.

The fire was contained to one apartment, and residents were allowed to reoccupy the remaining units.

While the fire is believed to have been a cooking fire, the exact cause is under investigation.