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Fire causes damage to Hiawatha home

By Greg Bebermeyer

06/04/2024

(KNZA)---Fire caused damage to a Hiawatha home Tuesday morning.

Hiawatha Fire Chief Patrick Sheldon said at 8:30 the Hiawatha Fire Department was dispatched to 215 Delaware Street for a possible structure fire.

Upon arrival, he said crew's found smoke exiting the front door and through siding on the west side of the residence.

Upon entry, crew's were met with heavy smoke on the 1st floor to perform an initial search for anyone inside.

After the search was completed, the fire was contained to the first floor kitchen area and subfloor to the basement.

Sheldon said the Kansas State Fire Marshall's Office was called to investigate the cause of the fire.

He said no one was home at the time of the fire.

Firefighters had the fire under control within minutes and left the scene around 10 am.

The home sustained smoke, fire and water damage to the first floor.

Sheldon thanked the Hiawatha Police Department, Town and Country EMS and Robinson Fire Department for their assistance.

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