Jun 13, 2023

Investigators determine cause of $50K garage fire in Manhattan

Posted Jun 13, 2023 7:43 PM
the inside of the door between the garage and the house.
the inside of the door between the garage and the house.

MANHATTAN— Fire investigators have determined the fire that occurred early Monday morning was caused by used staining rags that ignited due to spontaneous combustion, according to a media release from the Manhattan Fire Department.

Two cats were rescued by firefighters and provided oxygen by Riley County EMS, and another cat was found deceased due to smoke inhalation.
 

This photo, provided by Manhattan Fire Department, isof the inside of the door between the garage and the house. While there was heavy fire and smoke on the other side of this door in the garage, the fire did not extend into the living area of the house. A fire separation is required by city building codes between a garage and living space, and this picture shows how effective a closed door can be in preventing fire spread.
This photo, provided by Manhattan Fire Department, isof the inside of the door between the garage and the house. While there was heavy fire and smoke on the other side of this door in the garage, the fire did not extend into the living area of the house. A fire separation is required by city building codes between a garage and living space, and this picture shows how effective a closed door can be in preventing fire spread.

The one-story building was occupied by one occupant at the time of the fire who was able to exit the structure without injury. Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $40,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Valerie Carrol of Manhattan.

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MANHATTAN—Authorities are working to determine the cause of an early morning fire at a home in Manhattan.

At 1:17 a.m., the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 1726 Colorado Street for a report of a garage on fire, according to a media release.

Upon arrival, crews found a single-story home with fire showing in the attached garage and heavy smoke coming from the interior of the residence.

Fire crews contained the fire to the garage within 15 minutes. A total of 17 firefighters responded on 6 fire apparatus.  Three cats were removed from the structure, 2 were alive and were provided oxygen by fire crews, and one was found deceased due to smoke inhalation.

The one-story home was occupied by one occupant at the time of the fire who was able to exit the structure without injury. Loss is estimated at $10,000 to contents and $40,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Valerie Carrol of Manhattan. 


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