Smithville Plaza Fire: Community Rallies for Rebuild

0:00Firefighters from Smithville in Kansas City tackled a massive blaze at Smithville Plaza that strip mall right by US 169 and West Main, street on March 30. The fire hit hard around 2.18 pm, fully engulfing the building, so crews went defensive with two pumpers, three trucks and two ambulances, from Kansas City Fire. Roads on US 169 shut down both ways at West Main for an extended stretch, and power got cut to keep things safe while they battled the flames. Businesses inside took a heavy hit spots like La Fuente Mexican Restaurant, Pizza Shoppy, West Lake Chinese, H&R Block, and Lakeside Smoke All. Clothes until further notice. Owners shared they lost pretty much everything but stayed grateful no one got hurt, calling it a tough blow for the whole town. Pizza Shoppy and La Fuente posted about sending prayers to neighbors while Lakeside Smoke plans the bounce back quick, opening a new spot super close. By within a week, this fire reminds us how communities rally up, supporting each other

1:04to rebuild from the ashes and keep the vibe strong. From your city, powered by AI, this is Kansas News Today. I'm Corey with The Story.