Tag: Structure Fire

On July 1, 2027, the Manhattan Fire Department quickly extinguished a fire in an industrial building on Kretschmer Drive, caused by a large oven. Sixteen firefighters responded, with no injuries or damage reported. Battalion Chief Hudson praised the business for their timely evacuation and alerting the fire department, calling it a best-case scenario.

On June 17, 2026, firefighters from Riley County Fire District #1 and Manhattan Fire Department responded to a structure fire near Kansas State University. Despite significant damage to multiple storage buildings, no injuries occurred. Crews are monitoring the scene due to high winds, and investigations into the fire's cause are underway.

On Tuesday morning, the Manhattan Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 509 Pierre St., where two occupants were rescued from a second-floor porch. Firefighters found another unconscious inside and transported all victims to the hospital. The fire caused an estimated $125,000 in damages, with an investigation ongoing.

On Monday, the Manhattan Fire Department responded to a structure fire at a condominium on Moro St., quickly containing flames from six air conditioning units. There were no injuries reported, and damage is estimated at $70,000. The fire was deemed intentional, leading to an Aggravated Arson report by Riley County Police.

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