Emporia Fire has determined the causes of a small structure fire in Emporia from Wednesday night and a grass fire near Emporia from Wednesday afternoon.
Emporia Fire Capt. Greg Davis says the balcony fire at the apartment complex at 1501 Center developed after “improper use and extinguishment of a recreational fire.” the small fire damaged a second-story balcony and a third-story balcony, but did not extend inside the building and did not cause any injuries.
Meanwhile, Davis says a grass fire that developed in the 900 block of Road 130, less than three miles south of Emporia, damaged about 80 acres — up from the initial estimate of 60 acres. A power line downed by moderate to occasionally high winds triggered that fire. There were no injuries and no reports of structural damage.
10:30 pm Wednesday: Emporia Fire responds to late-night fire on Center Street Wednesday
No injuries were reported following a reported structure fire in northern Emporia Wednesday night.
Emporia Fire and Emporia Police were called to an apartment complex at 1501 Center Street just before 9:30 pm Wednesday night for a reported structure fire. Emporia Fire Captain Greg Davis says crews found fire coming from a second story balcony upon arrival and managed to extinguish the flames within five minutes.
The fire did lead to damage on the second floor balcony and minor damage to a third floor balcony above it, however, the flames did not spread inside any of the units. The cause of the fire is currently pending.
No injuries were reported.
