KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- A GoFundMe has been made to help support the family of the four people killed in the Independence apartment fire. The apartment fire on Wednesday morning tragically claimed the lives of four people, including an 8-year-old and a 3-year-old. 2 children, 2 adults killed in massive Independence apartment fire A GoFundMe to help remember the victims has been started by the family of the victims. Click here to donate. The funds raised will go towards their memorial and funeral services, according to the GoFundMe page. As of 9:30 a.m. Thursday, they have raised half of their $16,000 goal. Counselors are available within the school district the school-aged victim attended. Firefighters will also have the mental health resources needed. Red Cross opens shelter following apartment fire in Independence The Independence Fire Department confirmed Wednesday night that the fire started because of a stovetop left unattended. 32 residents are displaced. The American Red Cross is assisting them. According to the Independence Fire Department, crews responded to a fire at Independence Ridge apartments around 6 a.m. Wednesday. For over four hours, fire crews battled the flames, along with the weather conditions.