by Becky Goff
Little Apple Post
ST. GEORGE - Fire crews in Pottawatomie County were called out to a structure fire on Military Trail Road near St. George shortly after midnight on Tuesday.
The public was asked to avoid the area while crews got the fire under control.
The initial report included a detached garage being on fire, while enroute to the scene, crews were alerted that the fire had spread to the residence.
Upon arrival, law enforcement located all occupants, who had exited the structure safely.
Crews had the fire under control by 12:40 am, double-checking for hotspots with the residence and detached garage.
The detached garage is a complete loss, damage to the residence undetermined.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and the damage estimate is to be determined.
Responding agencies include:
-Pottawatomie County Consolidated Fire Department- St. George
-Pottawatomie County Consolidated Fire Department-Blue Township
-Pottawatomie County Consolidated Fire Department-Louisville
-Wamego City Fire Department
-Pottawatomie County Sheriff’s Office
-Pottawatomie County EMS
This is a developing story, additional details will be updated when they become available.