Tag: Kansas Fire Marshal

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 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.

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