A duplex in southeast Emporia suffered heavy fire and smoke damage, but the situation could have been worse if Sunday’s fire had much longer to develop unchecked.
Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says a neighbor called 911 shortly after seeing smoke coming from the eaves of 709 Riverview Circle. Emporia and Olpe firefighters responded quickly, limiting the fire and smoke damage to the attic of that duplex. The cause and exact origination point of Sunday’s fire are both currently under investigation.
Conley says nobody was hurt in Sunday’s incident.
2:15 pm Sunday: Cause of southeast Emporia duplex fire under investigation
Emporia Fire is investigating after fire was reported in southeast Emporia early Sunday afternoon.
Firefighters from Emporia and Olpe were dispatched to 709 Riverview Circle around noon after smoke was noticed coming from a duplex attic. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Ryan Conley says there was a fire apparently seated in the attic, but firefighters knocked it down quickly so there was minimal spread. Damage reports are currently pending.
There is no word yet on a cause or official origination point. We’ll keep you updated on KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media. Videos are on the KVOE.com YouTube channel.
