An investigation continues into a house fire that developed in south Emporia on Sunday afternoon.
Crews from Emporia and Americus were dispatched to 518 South Exchange shortly before 2:30 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says it was a smoky scene.
Steinlage says crews got inside quickly, but fire was already affecting much of the house by that time.
There is currently no word on injuries. The Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal is working with Emporia Fire investigators to determine what happened and why.
Lyon County records list the home as owned by Lucya Davis.
4 pm Sunday: ‘Stubborn’ fire ongoing in south Emporia
Emporia and Americus firefighters have been dealing with a “stubborn” house fire Sunday.
Crews were dispatched to the 500 block of South Exchange shortly before 2:30 pm. Smoke was evident coming from the attic as KVOE News arrived a few minutes later, with more smoke coming out of the front door on the west side of the house shortly before 3 pm.
Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Eron Steinlage says fire was noted in both the first and second floors, although details about a cause and origination point are yet to be determined. There is currently no word on interior damage or injuries.
Steinlage says the Office of Kansas State Fire Marshal is working with EFD on the investigation.
KVOE and KVOE.com will have updates. Click here for a KVOE YouTube Short from the scene and other videos through KVOE News.
