Firefighter Killed Battling House Fire

A firefighter from Peculiar, which is about 30 miles south of Kansas City, was killed on Sunday when he fell through a floor while battling a house fire.

Grandview Fire Chief Ron Graham says the firefighter fell through the floor near the front door of the home as they entered the house. He fell into the basement, was critically hurt, and later died at the hospital.

His name has not been released.