House catches fire at 12th and New York; minor tree fire near 27th and Missouri

Ten residents displaced

Firefighters respond to a call of a house fire Thursday, June 12, 2008 in the 1100 block of New York Street.

A fire was reported at a house near the intersection of 12th and New York streets about 7:45 Thursday.

The American Red Cross is assisting 10 residents who were displaced from the fire.

Additionally, as firefighters battled the New York Street blaze, there was a report of a fire – later identified as a tree – near 27th and Missouri streets.

More details as they develop.