RENO COUNTY —Authorities are investigating the cause of a rural Kansas house fire.
Just after 4:30p.m. Tuesday, Reno County Fire units from Pretty Prairie, District 8, and District 9 were dispatched to a fire at a residence in the 26,000 block of South Sandcreek Road, according to a social media report from Reno County Emergency management.
Crews encountered an abandoned home that had smoke coming from the roof, as well as a grass fire on the east and west side of the home. There were also two small storage sheds that were fully involved in fire.
Crews made an aggressive interior attack on the home, but the fire was located in the attic space and was difficult to access. Due to the progression of the fire and partial collapse of a section of the roof, crews went to a defensive attack from the exterior.
Due to the extreme heat and humidity, crews were rotated out to rehab often. Cheney Fire was also requested for extra manpower. The fire took 2 hours to control. The home is considered a total loss.