Two people jumped from the roof of a Kearney home late Monday night as flames spread through the structure, according to the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department. Firefighters were called to the home at 520 W. 25th Street for a report of a house fire with people trapped on the roof. When crews arrived, they confirmed everyone had made it out. KVFD said the two occupants jumped before firefighters got to the scene and suffered minor injuries.
It took crews about 45 minutes to bring the fire under control. The Nebraska State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause, but KVFD said the fire likely started due to the improper disposal of smoking materials. The house was severely damaged, and the fire also impacted a neighboring property at 512 W. 25th Street. Assisting at the scene were the Kearney Police Department, Nebraska State Patrol, CHI Health Good Samaritan EMS, Northwestern Energy and Nebraska Public Power District.
