Shawnee family of 5 displaced after house fire Copyright Associated Press and last updated 2020-12-27 18:20:37-05 KANSAS CITY, Mo. â A Shawnee family of five was displaced Sunday after a house fire that investigators believe originated in a wood-burning fireplace. Fire crews responded around noon to 20800 West 69th Terrace, where smoke was showing upon arrival, according to a news release. All family members escaped without injury, but damages are estimated at roughly $75,000, according to investigators. Shawnee Deputy Fire Chief Corey Sands said in the release that the incident is a reminder to have fireplaces âprofessionally inspected and cleanedâ at least once per year.