It may well be next week before Emporia firefighters end their investigation into the Thanksgiving fire at 205 South Constitution.
Two people suffered “significant” burns and were taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment. Names have not been released. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says he can’t release other information, including the extent of burns, due to federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations.
Fuller says firefighters noted significant fire from the front, or east side, of the house as they arrived. Firefighters got the fire under control quickly, but there was extensive damage to the front third of the house along with smoke and water damage throughout the home.
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5:15 am Friday: Thanksgiving fire in south Emporia home leads to ‘significant burns’ for two people
Two people suffered what Emporia firefighters call significant burns after a house fire on Thanksgiving.
Fire was reported at 205 South Constitution around 5:45 pm. Emporia Fire Battalion Chief Tony Fuller says firefighters noted significant fire from the front, or east side, of the house as they arrived. They got the fire under control quickly, but there was extensive damage to the front third of the house along with smoke and water damage throughout the home.
The two occupants of the home were taken to Newman Regional Health for treatment. Their names have not been released.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation. Olpe Fire responded as mutual aid, with other assistance from Emporia Police, Evergy and Kansas Gas.
