Kansas City warehouse blaze hospitalizes 3 firefighters

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — An official says workers safely escaped a Kansas City wood-pallet warehouse fire but three firefighters have been hospitalized for minor injuries. Kansas City Fire Department spokesman Jason Spreitzer on Thursday said three firefighters were taken to a hospital for minor burns and heat exposure. Seven others were treated at the site of the fire. The warehouse is owned by Pioneer Pallet. Spreitzer says at least 160 firefighters are on the scene. It’s not yet known what caused the blaze. Authorities are waiting for the flames to die down before investigating further.