CONTACT INFORMATION
Emporia Fire Department
Battalion Chief Tony Fuller
(620) 343-4230
tfuller@emporiaks.gov
RELEASE DATE
November 17, 2022
STRUCTURE FIRE, 410 Rural, EMPORIA, KANSAS 66801
Thursday, November 17, 2022, 1612. Units Cleared at 2159
Emporia, Kansas 111722 — Emporia Fire Department was dispatched to 410 Rural, Emporia, Kansas for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, moderate smoke and flames were noted coming from the structure. All human occupants were reported to be out of the house. It was reported a dog and possibly a cat were still inside.
The fire originated in a back bedroom and caused extensive damage throughout the house. Fire units used 2 hose lines to control the fire. The house had salvage and overhaul performed and an investigation took place. The unaccounted for dog had been found during a primary search. The dog was brought outside where canine CPR was performed but the crews’ efforts were unsuccessful.
The cause is under investigation at this time.
Responding Units:
Emporia Fire: (1) Command Vehicle, (2) Fire Engines, (1) Quint, (1) Rescue, (2) Ambulances, (3) staff vehicles
Americus Fire: (1) Command Vehicle
Emporia Police: (2) Patrol Vehicles
For questions, please contact the Emporia Fire Department at (620) 343-4230.
Run # 2022-3331