27 residents at Independence Towers apartment complex in Missouri were displaced due to a fire at 4:15 a.m. on Monday.

27 residents at Independence Towers apartment complex in Missouri were displaced due to a fire at 4:15 a.m. on Monday. The fire, which began in a second-floor unit, caused significant smoke damage and affected 27 apartments. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Independence Fire Department, police department, and Missouri Fire Marshal's Office. The Red Cross is providing assistance to tenants in finding temporary housing.