Feb 25, 2022

$50K damage after Kansas house fire

Posted Feb 25, 2022 11:00 AM

Manhattan— Authorities are working to determine the cause of a fire at a home in Manhattan.

Just after 9 p.m. on Thursday, fire crews were dispatched to 2087 College View Road for a report of a house fire, according to Assistant Chief Mike Kaus.

Upon arrival, crews found the home had smoke coming from the front and roof. Crews completed a search and controlled the fire within 20 minutes.  The occupants safely exited the structure prior to fire department arrival.  No injuries were reported on scene.   

The house is a one-story house that had two occupants. Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $40,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Mike Lowe of Manhattan.