WICHITA, Kan. (KSNW) – Wichita firefighters battled a duplex fire in the 2600 block of S. Yellowstone Monday afternoon. The call came in shortly after 5 pm.
Crews are able to successfully put out the fire but will be observing it overnight for any potential sparks. The duplex was declared a total loss. Another duplex nearby sustained damage to its siding as a result of this fire.
No injuries were reported. Crews are unsure about the status of a missing dog.
The cause of the fire was a discarded cigarette outside. Damage is estimated at $225,000.
