Credit: Sabetha Fire Department

 

(KNZA)--Fire damaged a home on Main Street in Sabetha early Wednesday morning.

The Sabetha Fire Department said the call came in shortly after 6:30 a.m.

When crews arrived, they found flames in a second-floor bedroom that had spread into the attic, as well as into a hallway and an adjoining room.

Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within 30 minutes of arriving on scene. Crews remained there for several hours afterward, putting out hot spots and conducting overhaul and cleanup operations.

All occupants of the home were able to escape safely. 

The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office will assist in determining the cause of the fire.

Sabetha firefighters received mutual aid from the Seneca and Morrill Fire Departments. Sabetha EMS, the Sabetha Police Department, and Nemaha County Emergency Management also assisted at the scene.

Wednesday’s incident marked the department’s 13th call since last Friday.