MANHATTAN—Law enforcement authorities are investigating alleged arson involving an 11-year-old boy.
On Sunday, officers filed a report for aggravated arson in the 2317 block Tuttle Creek Blvd. in Manhattan, according to the Riley County Police Department activity report.. RC McGraws Tavern reported an 11-year-old suspect started a fire in the bathroom of RC McGraws Blue Hills Room.
The single-story bar and grill was occupied at the time of the fire. There were no injuries and everyone evacuated safely. Fire loss is estimated at $5000 to the structure and $7000 to the contents. The owner is listed as RLD Properties LLC of Summerfield, Kansas.
--------
MANHATTAN— Investigators with the Manhattan fire department along with Riley County Police Department determined the cause of the fire just after 11:30a.m. Sunday at RC McGraws 2317 Tuttle Creek Boulevard to be intentional, according to Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes.
An 11-year-old has been identified as the suspect.
The single-story bar and grill was occupied at the time of the fire. There were no injuries and everyone evacuated safely. Fire loss is estimated at $5000 to the structure and $7000 to the contents. The owner is listed as RLD Properties LLC of Summerfield, Kansas.
------------
MANHATTAN —Authorities are working to determine the cause of a Sunday fire at a bar and grill in Manhattan.
Just after 11:30a.m. Sunday, fire crews were dispatched t0 RC McGraws, 2317 Tuttle Creek Boulevard for a report of fire, according to a media release.
Upon arrival, crews found a small fire that had been partially extinguished. The remaining fire was extinguished within five minutes of arrival and all incoming crews were downgraded to non-emergent to assist with checking for extension and to assist with ventilating the structure.
The building, a single-story bar and grill was occupied at the time of the fire. There were no injuries and everyone evacuated safely. Fire loss is estimated at $5000 to the structure and $7000 to the contents. The owner is listed as RLD Properties LLC of Summerfield, Kansas. The fire cause is under investigation at this time.
Please contact Assistant Chief Sam Dameron, Manhattan Fire Department, at 785-587-4504 with any questions.