Printer Friendly
Email to a Friend
(KLZA)--A fire causing significant damage in downtown Falls City Wednesday is under control according to Falls City fire officials.
The fire apparently started in the building housing Petrillo's Mexican Restaurant in the 1500 block of Stone Street. Firefighters responded to the scene around 9:00 a.m. and will likely be on the scene through the night watching for flare-ups.
There have been no reports of injuries in connection with the fire, including to firefighters who braved temperatures in the teens, heavy black smoke and slippery conditions while fighting the fire.
Significant smoke and water damage was done to attached buildings including Chaney Furniture on the east side of Stone Street, the H & R block building and a building at the north end of the block housing offices and second floor apartments.
A number of businesses were closed on the east side of Stone Street when power was shut off due to the fire while others were closed down due to the heavy smoke that could be viewed from miles away.
The State Fire Marshall will investigate the cause of the fire.
Falls City firefighters were assisted by the Falls City Rural, Hiawatha, Rulo and Verdon fire departments.
© Many Signals Communcations
MOST VIEWED STORIES
New driver mistake crashes store, injures one
Woman arrested in Brown Co after being clocked at 100-plus
Special honors for late local area soldier
Federal lawsuit filed over Holton investigation
Hearing postponed for man charged in murder of Seneca priest
Former Commissioner Steinlage remembered in Nemaha Co
Tutor terminated at South Brown Co USD 430
Hiawatha's fireworks ban to remain in place
Groundbreaking ceremony held for new Hiawatha softball field
Former Atchison teacher promoted to principal position
Atchison hwy closure planned for bridge removal
Richardson County Board hears updates
Atchison, Amelia Fireworks, in running for nation's #1
Falls City seeking additional electrical source
Falls City Edge gives Citroniq project update
Funding cut means extra need for Atchison Co Fair
Justin Fluke named " 2025 Media Person of the Year"
LATEST STORIES
Falls City School Board acts on personnel wages and fees
Tutor terminated at South Brown Co USD 430
Nemaha Co city and school board filings
Former Atchison teacher promoted to principal position
Justin Fluke named " 2025 Media Person of the Year"
New driver mistake crashes store, injures one
New A-Town firetruck salutes local schools
Hiawatha, Ks 66434