Tag: Fire

(Manhattan, Kan., June 13, 2025) — At 4:45 p.m. on Friday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 101 Bluemont Ave.,...

The Kansas State Fire Marshal determined the fire at Hesston College's JD Charles Hall was accidental, causing significant damage that renders the building unusable and poses a collapse risk. Smoke affected adjacent facilities, causing restricted access. The college community is uniting to address disruptions, with alternate arrangements in place for students and staff.

A significant fire broke out at the abandoned Dempster Manufacturing plant in Beatrice, Nebraska, on Friday night, prompting a large response from local fire departments and road closures. Firefighters managed to control the blaze by midnight, but the cause remains under investigation. No injuries were reported, and residents are advised to stay away.

A gas line rupture caused a major explosion in downtown Hutchinson, KS, on Saturday, leading to multiple fires and evacuations. Firefighters discovered bubbling gas at Steffans Auto Parts before a massive blast occurred, narrowly avoiding casualties. The high-pressure gas line continued to fuel the fires, which persisted into the afternoon.

A fire occurred at Woodspring Suites in west Topeka on December 10th at 5:30 PM, prompting a response from the Topeka Fire Department. Heavy smoke was observed from a second-floor room. One person sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was taken to a hospital. The cause is under investigation.

Several people were injured in a food trailer explosion at the Kansas State Fair. The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the incident at approximately 6:25 PM. Two individuals were taken to the hospital, while others had minor injuries. The cause of the explosion is under investigation by the Hutchinson Fire Marshal and State Fire Marshals.

A house fire Sunday in Washington County resulted in the death of Gary Romine, who was a resident, and...

TOPEKA – Conditions will be ideal for burning in the Flint Hills and surrounding areas today, April 1, 2021. Today’s burning...

LINCOLN, NEB. – “Nebraska Farm Bureau (NEFB) would like to thank United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Secretary Sonny...

The Seneca Fire Department, with assistance from the Seneca Police Department, responded to a single-family home engulfed in flames...

On Friday last week at about 4 p.m. Mitchell County Fire, Sheriff’s office and EMS responded to 1457 V...