By Angela Hunsucker
KMBC – November 24, 2013
Shawnee firefighters battled a house fire near Interstate 35 and Antioch Road Saturday afternoon.
Fire crews were called to the 4800 block of Stearns Street about 4 p.m. after a fire in a garage spread to the home.
Firefighters said the homeowner had a leaf blower that quit working and he tried to get it going again using a propane torch.
“We saw the flames just coming out of the garage,” said witness Angie Hunsucker. “The garage doors had actually like blown off and were crumpled in the driveway.”
Everyone inside the home got out safely.
“This fire underscores the importance of knowing and using safety with equipment that uses flammable liquids,” said Shawnee Fire Marshal Corey Sands. “They’re very fortunate to be alive.”
No firefighters were hurting battling the fire.
Damage was estimated at $150,000.
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