Jul 25, 2024

Electrical fire Thursday in Lyons

Posted Jul 25, 2024 11:12 PM

Lyons Fire Department

LYONS, Kan. — This morning Lyons, Little River, and Sterling fire departments responded to 117 E. Washington for a house fire.

Upon arrival, smoke was found pushing out thru the roof vents. Entry was made and no one was found during the primary and later secondary searches of the residence.

The fire started in the basement and ran up the walls into the attic. The cause was determined to be electrical in nature in the basement. No injuries were reported and estimated losses are $60,000 to the structure and $30,000 to the contents.

Both the upstairs and downstairs were occupied by renters.

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