Dog Credited with Saving Owner in Wamego House Fire
WAMEGO, Kan. (AP) - A dog is credited with saving its owner from a northeast Kansas house fire that authorities are investigating as arson.
The Manhattan Mercury reports that the fire happened before dawn Friday in Wamego. The home's sole occupant says he heard the sound of the smoke detectors after the dog woke him. The man escaped the fire but the dog died.
Officials from the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office and local fire investigators say it appears the fire started on the front porch. That's why the fire is being investigated as an aggravated arson.
© Associated Press
MOST VIEWED STORIES
Effingham woman killed Friday in Atchison wreck
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack
Atchison man involved in fatal NW MO crash
One injured in Nemaha Co wreck
Wetmore man arrested on child sex-related charge
Walnut Township Treasurer removed; votes unofficial until canvass
Rural Horton man arrested on multiple drug charges
Street lights to be discussed at Monday city meeting
Meteorologist Spencer: Geometric Watch means electronic disruptions
Two file to challenge local legislator
USD 430 Board accepts resignations, approves new hires
TX man to stand trial on charges in fatal Jackson Co crash
Local judge files for re-election
Atchison in running for national fireworks honors
Truck fire at CGB facility in Falls City
BC's Pate remembered by students, college family
Flags to fly half staff Wednesday across KS
LATEST STORIES
U.S. 36 work in Doniphan Co to impact motorists
Senator Ricketts staff to visit Falls City and Auburn
Richardson County Sheriff provides updates to Commissioners
Services set for Effingham woman killed in crash
Marshall Co Commissioner files for re-election
Contested races in Tuesday Primary Election in Nebraska
One hospitalized, one jailed, after Atchison attack