McPHERSON, Kan. — A fire Friday morning caused significant damage to a McPherson home and displaced four residents and their two dogs.
McPherson Fire Department crews were dispatched at 10:30 a.m. to the 600 block of North Oak Street after a neighbor called 911 to report smoke coming from the residence. McPherson EMS and the McPherson Police Department also responded.
As crews made their way to the scene, dispatchers advised that one resident had safely exited the home. Firefighters were informed that two dogs were still inside.
Firefighters entered the home and located a working fire in the kitchen. Crews quickly extinguished the blaze and conducted a search of the main floor and basement. Both dogs were found unharmed — one in the basement and the other in a rear room — and were reunited with the residents.
The fire was contained to the kitchen, but heat, smoke and water caused damage throughout the structure. All four residents and their pets were displaced as a result.
Two fire engines and a command vehicle with six personnel responded to the initial alarm. After confirming a working structure fire, Ladder 1 and two additional command vehicles with four more personnel were dispatched on a second alarm.
An investigation determined the fire originated in the kitchen and was accidental in nature.