By BECKY GOFF
Little Apple Post
MANHATTAN - Just after 10am on Thursday morning, Manhattan Fire Department was called out to 1006 Pottawatomie Court on the report of a structure fire.
![Firefighters at structure fire at 1006 Pottawatomie Ct, photo by Becky Goff](https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685032757508.jpeg)
Upon arrival fire crews found a duplex with smoke coming from the building.
After searching the house, the fire was contained within 10 minutes.
The occupant was not home at the time of the fire.
![RCEMS and MFD treat cat rescued from housefire in MHK](https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/5/1685032438166.jpeg)
One cat was rescued from the fire and received treatment for smoke inhalation by Manhattan Fire Department firefighters and Riley County EMS personnel.
Eighteen firefighters and 6 fire apparatus responded to the scene, along with Riley County EMS and Riley County Police Department.
The residence is a single story duplex, with damage from the fire and smoke estimated at $20,000 to the contents of the home and $15,000 to the sturcture.
The owner of the property is listed as Housing Authority City of Manhattan.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.