Jan 25, 2024

MFD: Structure fire causes $20K in damage Wednesday evening

Posted Jan 25, 2024 3:02 AM
Structure fire in Manhattan, picture submitted
Structure fire in Manhattan, picture submitted

By BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post

MANHATTAN - Just before 6:00 pm on Wednesday, fire crews were called out to 5216 Stone Crest  Drive on the report on the structure fire.

When Manhattan Fire Department crews arrived on scene, they found a one-story single-family home with a fire in the basement.

Riley County EMS responding to structure fire, picture submitted
Riley County EMS responding to structure fire, picture submitted

Firefighters were able to get the fire contained within 10 minutes of arriving on scene.

Structure fire in Manhattan, picture submitted
Structure fire in Manhattan, picture submitted

Nineteen firefighters on six fire apparatus responded to the fire, with the last crew leaving just after 8:00pm. 

Loss due to the fire was estimated at $10,000 to contents and an additional $10,000 in damage to the structure.

The owners of the property are listed as Corey and Laverne Williamson.

The cause of the fire was determined to be unattended cooking.