OVERLAND PARK, Kan. —

A man was hospitalized and two people were displaced following a duplex fire Wednesday evening near 98th Street and Metcalf Lane in Overland Park.

Firefighters from Overland Park and Leawood responded shortly before 6 p.m. and found smoke coming from a single-story duplex. Advertisement

Firefighters contained a kitchen fire on the south side of the duplex and confirmed no one else was inside.

The man inside the home was transported to the hospital with smoke inhalation.

A cat was later found unharmed.

The fire was brought under control in about 10 minutes and was contained to the kitchen area.

Fire investigators believe the fire may have been cooking-related.

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