Tag: House Fire

A fire damaged a Main Street home in Sabetha, KS, early Wednesday, prompting a robust response from local fire departments. Flames erupted in a second-floor bedroom, spreading to the attic. Firefighters controlled the blaze within 30 minutes, with no injuries reported. An investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing.

A 65-year-old man, Randall Nott, died in a trailer fire in Wetmore, KS, last Friday evening. The fire was first spotted by the Wetmore Fire Chief around 7:30 p.m. Despite responders extinguishing the flames, Nott's remains were found inside. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the KSFMO.

A fire in Fairbury, Nebraska, late Wednesday night left a resident safe after they called 911 and evacuated before firefighters arrived. Crews quickly controlled the blaze and monitored for hot spots. An investigation into the fire's cause is ongoing, with no injuries reported and damage estimates not yet available.

Hiawatha, KS – A Hiawatha couple sustained minor injuries Sunday afternoon after their home at 600 Hiawatha Avenue caught...

Investigators in Olathe, KS, are examining whether a lightning strike caused a house fire early Wednesday morning at 2 Pasadena Drive. Fire crews extinguished the flames, which caused significant damage and displaced two residents. While no injuries were reported, the American Red Cross is assisting the displaced individuals.

A fire destroyed a rural home in Longton, Kansas, on Sunday night, leading to a multi-department response from local firefighters. Heavy flames and structural damage forced a defensive approach. The house was a total loss, but no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

A house fire in Concordia, KS, on East 5th Street resulted in the death of 58-year-old Marcus Stedman, while two residents escaped. Emergency services battled the blaze for nearly four hours. One survivor suffered second-degree burns. The cause of the fire is under investigation by local authorities.

Fire investigators are probing the cause of a Christmas morning house fire in Manhattan, Kansas, which began around 7:30 a.m. at 1217 Wyndham Heights Drive. The fire reached a second alarm, causing $700,000 in damages. The residence is now uninhabitable, and no occupants were found during the firefighters' search.

Investigators are determining the cause of a fire that damaged three homes in Topeka. Fire crews responded to a call at 406 SW Clay Street just after 11:30 PM, finding a two-story house engulfed in flames. No injuries were reported, and the fire is believed to have started on the second floor, causing significant damage. Total estimated damage is $32,500.

(RILEY COUNTY, KS - August 2, 2023) The City of Riley Fire Department and Riley County Fire District #1...