KANSAS CITY, Mo. (WDAF) — Two firefighters were killed in an apartment fire and building collapse on Monday night (Oct. 12) in Kansas City, Missouri.
They were among four who were injured fighting the two-alarm fire. The fallen firefighters have been identified as 17-year veteran Larry Leggio of Truck 2 and 13-year veteran John Mesh of Pumper 10. Leggio leaves behind a wife, a mother and many others. Mesh leaves behind a wife, four young daughters as well as many family members.
“The compassion of the community has been amazing,” KCFD Chief Paul Berardi said during a news conference Tuesday. “I especially want to give thanks to KCPD and Truman Medical Center as well as all other partner agencies that work with us daily to serve Kansas City to protect the public.”
To read more about the fire and its cause on our affiliate station’s website WDAF– Channel 4, click here.
