What began as a two-alarm blaze this morning at the Healing House facility at St. John & Elmwood thankfully turned out to be a very minor fire in a rear stairwell.
Authorities believe someone smoking under the stairwell is the cause.
Damage was confined to a small stairwell in addition to the building.
Pumper 23 from Independence Avenue remained on the scene putting out a hot spot. No injuries were reported.
Michael Bushnell
For 26 years, Michael has been the Publisher of Kansas City’s Northeast News. His journey at Northeast News began when he became the President of the Scarritt Renaissance neighborhood, serving two terms totaling ten years.
In 1996, Michael left his corporate communications job to become the Executive Director of the Northeast Chamber of Commerce. During this time, he discovered the local community newspaper was for sale.
In 1998, Michael and his wife Christine bought The Northeast News, turning it into a community news source. In 2021, Michael transitioned the publication from for-profit to non-profit, securing its future and opening doors to grants and sponsorships for non-profit newsrooms.
Outside of community reporting, Michael and Chris enjoy traveling in their toy hauler with their Harley and News Dog, Ella the Destroyer.
Michael’s journey clearly depicts his dedication to the Historic Northeast community, ensuring that news stories are told with truth.
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