One person went to Newman Regional Health by private vehicle after a fire in west Emporia on Friday evening.
Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says the person was a resident at Stanton Heights, 1302 Stanton, and was hurt after a cooking fire developed around 7:15 pm. The person suffered minor burns to at least one hand and went to the hospital afterward for treatment.
Fuller says the fire damage was limited to the kitchen. The patient’s name has not been released.
8:10 pm: West Emporia apartment fire under investigation
A fire in a west Emporia housing complex is under investigation.
Fire was reported at Stanton Heights, 1302 Stanton, around 7:15 pm. Early indications are the main situation was handled quickly. Firefighters have been ventilating the affected apartment and checking for hot spots.
No injuries have been reported. The cause and origination point are officially under investigation.
