MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) – Manhattan fire crews responded to a kitchen fire at an apartment building on Thursday, Sept. 24.
According to the Manhattan Fire Department, crews responded to the Woodway Apartments at 2421 Woodway Drive around 10:51 a.m.
Firefighters found smoke coming from the second floor of the three-story building.
Crews located the unit of origin, extinguished the fire, and remained on scene to ventilate smoke from the structure. The fire was declared under control at 11: 05 a.m.
They also searched the unit. No injuries to people or pets were reported. The residents were not in the unit at the time of the fire.
Maintenance personnel saw the smoke and called 911.
“Apartment maintenance staff acted quickly by calling 911 as soon as they saw the smoke,” said Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes. “Their action helped firefighters reach the scene quickly and contain the fire before it spread to other units. We are grateful for their awareness and action.”
An MFD investigator determined the fire was accidental and originated on a stovetop.
The damage to the apartment contents is estimated at $10,000. Damage to the structure is estimated at $125,000.
The unit was declared uninhabitable, and the apartment’s four occupants- two adults and two children were displaced.
The American Red Cross responded to offer housing and assistance to the residents.
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