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A Kansas City, Kan, firefighter was injured this weekend after a set of steps collapsed during a fire response.

Firefighters responded to a fire Sunday evening at 1721 Waverly. The fire caused about $12,000 in damage.

Craig Duke, spokesperson and Battalion Chief for the Kansas City, Kan., Fire Department, said the set of rear steps collapsed inside the home, causing the firefighter ton injure a shoulder and wrist.

"Fire crews on the scene within four minutes reported heavy smoke coming from a one-story wood framed residential structure," Duke said. "All occupants had self evacuated. Fire in basement had extended to first floor and attic area. Crews were able to contain fire to rear of structure."

The cause of fire remains under investigation. The firefighter was evaluated at a local hospital.

No other injuries were reported.

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