CONCORDIA, KS – A house fire on East 5th Street in Concordia Thursday morning resulted in the death of one man, while two other residents escaped. Authorities are now working to determine the cause of the blaze.
Emergency services were dispatched to the 200 block of East 5th Street shortly after 11 a.m. following a 911 call reporting a structure fire. Upon arrival, Concordia police and firefighters found a significant fire engulfing the residence.
Two residents managed to evacuate the home, but reported that a third person was still trapped inside. Officials have identified the deceased as 58-year-old Marcus Stedman.
Firefighters battled the blaze for nearly four hours before it was brought under control, allowing search teams to enter the structure. Stedman’s body was recovered shortly before 4 p.m.
One of the surviving residents sustained second-degree burns and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The other resident escaped without injuries.
The Kansas Fire Marshal, the Concordia Fire Department, and the Concordia Police Department are jointly investigating the incident. Authorities are urging anyone with information related to the fire to contact the Concordia Police Department at 785-243-3131.
