Several Lyon County fire departments went to a reported structure fire in southwest Emporia on Monday, but there was little if any fire involved.
Firefighters from Emporia, Americus and Olpe were called to the Emporia Transfer Station just after 10:30 am. Emporia Fire Capt. Ben Lienemann tells KVOE News the early indications are somebody dumped a load of general trash in the tipping area north of the main entrance. During the dumping process, some small fireworks went off.
Transfer Station employees had the situation under control within a few minutes. No injuries were reported.
10:40 am Monday: Fire reported at Emporia Transfer Station
Several Lyon County fire departments have been called to a reported structure fire in southwest Emporia.
Firefighters from Emporia, Americus and Olpe were called to the Emporia Transfer Station just after 10:30 am. Details currently are pending.
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