Feb 26, 2022

Fire at retirement community controlled by fire sprinkler

Posted Feb 26, 2022 11:24 PM
Photo courtesy Manhattan Fire Dept.
Photo courtesy Manhattan Fire Dept.

Manhattan—There were no injuries in a fire Saturday at a retirement community in Manhattan.

Just after At 1p.m. on Saturday, fire crews were dispatched to Meadowlark Retirement Community at 2221 Meadowlark Road for a report of a fire alarm with a smell of smoke, according to Deputy Chief Ryan Almes.

Upon arrival, crews found a two-story residential building that had a dryer fire in the basement. 

The fire was controlled by the fire sprinkler system and crews finished the extinguishment. No injuries were reported and all residents are able to remain in the building.

Loss is estimated at $8000 to contents and $4000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Manhattan Retirement Foundation Inc. of the same address.  The fire cause is accidental due to overheating of material in the dryer.