A shed and trailer home were both destroyed following a fire in Bushong Friday afternoon.
Several Lyon County fire crews were called to Second and Main in Bushong around 3:15 pm for what was initially reported as a vehicle fire. According to the Emporia Fire Department, both the shed and trailer were “on the ground” by the time crews arrived and less than an acre of grass had been scorched by the flames, however, no vehicle was involved.
No injuries were reported and a cause has yet to be determined. Dunlap, Miller, Americus, Allen-Admire and Reading fire crews were also called to the scene.
Meanwhile; one person was taken to Newman Regional Health following an injury accident within the Emporia City limits Friday.
Just after 3 pm, Emporia Police and Emporia Fire responded to an alleyway in the 800 block of Market for a two-vehicle accident. According to EPD a Chrysler Town and Country was traveling southbound through the alley while a Ford Bronco was pulling out of an alley access driveway.
Officers say a detached garage in the alley obscured the vision of both drivers causing the two vehicles to collide. The driver of the Chrysler was taken to Newman with what are being called minor injuries.
The driver of the Bronco was not hurt. Names of the individuals involved are not being released.
3:45 pm Friday: Fire reported in Bushong; crash with reported injuries noted in downtown Emporia
Several fire departments in Lyon and Morris counties are responding to a fire in the Bushong city limits.
Initially, Americus and Allen-Admire were called to Second and Main for a vehicle fire around 3:15 pm. Early indications are the fire also involves nearby trees, grass and possibly a structure, so Lyon County District 4 — Emporia’s rural fire unit — has been dispatched along with Dunlap, Miller and Reading.
There is currently no word on a cause. No injuries have been reported.
Separately, Emporia Fire and Emporia Police have responded to a crash with reported injuries in the 800 block of Market alley. Additional details about this incident are pending.
Stay with KVOE, KVOE.com and KVOE social media for updates on both situations.
