Home News UPDATE: House fire in northeast Independence claims second life UPDATE: House fire in northeast Independence claims second lifeJuly 7, 2025News, Newsletter-Early-Week By Mike Genet mike.genet@examiner.net Fire officials say embers from fireworks set off hours earlier caused Friday morning’s house fire that killed a 13-year-old girl and… Login to continue reading Login Sign up for complimentary access Sign Up Now Close Tags# Independence Fire Department Previous Post Missouri attorney general to investigate statewide electric project Next Post Mizzou adds commitment from 3-star Georgia safety Featured Local Savings -