SHAWNEE COUNTY—Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire in Topeka.

Just after 1a.m. Sunday, fire crews&nbsp;responded to a house fire at 1240 NE Madison Street in Topeka, according to Public Education Officer Alan Stahl.

&nbsp;Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke and flames coming from the single story residence. A primary search revealed there were no occupants at the time of the fire. The house was vacant.

A preliminary investigation indicates the fire cause to be intentionally set, according to Stahl. The estimated dollar loss – $16,000.00; of which $15,000.00 is associated with structural loss and $1,000.00 associated with contents loss. Working smoke detectors were not located within the home, according to Stahl.

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 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2021/5/1622391188236.png" alt="Fire crews at the scene early Sunday in Topeka-photo courtesy WIBW TV" />
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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY—Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire in Topeka.Just after 1a.m. Sunday, fire crews&nbsp;responded to a house fire at 1240 NE Madison Street in Topeka, according to Public Education Officer Alan Stahl.&nbsp;Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke and flames coming from the single story residence. A primary search revealed there were no occupants at the time of the fire. The house was vacant.A preliminary investigation indicates the fire cause to be intentionally set, according to Stahl. The estimated dollar loss – $16,000.00; of which $15,000.00 is associated with structural loss and $1,000.00 associated with contents loss. Working smoke detectors were not located within the home, according to Stahl.

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