(Manhattan, Kan., January 18, 2018) — At 7:15 pm on January 18, 2018, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 400 Knoxberry Drive for a report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a one story residential structure with light smoke showing. Firefighters quickly located and extinguished a small fire in a bedroom within 10 minutes.

The occupants of the home were not home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported.  Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $10,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Jeffrey Jr. and Abby Willard of Manhattan, Ks. The fire cause is under investigation at this time.
 
Please contact Assistant Chief Sam Dameron, Manhattan Fire Department, at 785-587-4504 with any questions.

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