Host Fire in Northeast Topeka causes damage of $ 15,000 – Wibw

Topeka, Kan. (WIBW) – A home fire in the northeastern part of Topeka caused damage to $ 15,000 on Sunday afternoon.

Firefighters from the Topeka Fire Service (TFD) responded to the reported fire at the home of 924 Ne Artter Ave. On February 9th, shortly before 4:30 pm.

When crews arrived, they found strong smoke and flames coming from the house for one and a half and extinguished the fire.

An individual evacuated before the arrival of TFD was treated at a slight injury and the dog was dead as a result of the fire.

The TFD investigation department responds to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

The cause of the fire was indefinitely at this time.

The loss of fire is approximately $ 15,000.

A neighboring garage received thermal thermal damage from radiation exposure to heat.

The auxiliary agencies included AMR, Evergy and Gas Service Kansas.

Working smoke detectors were not located in the house from which the fire originated.

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