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No Injuries, But Essentials Lost, In Atchison House Fire

By Brian Hagen

01/03/2016

(KAIR)--No injuries are reported following a Saturday night house fire on the north side of Atchison.

Fire crews were called to 1016 Division Street around 9:30, and when they arrived smoke could be seen, as well as visible flames in the east side basement windows, where it's believed the fire began.

Atchison Fire Department Captain Lee Kipple says crews went to work to battle the fire, and were successful in bringing it under control quickly, with the bulk of the blaze confined to the basement.

The home is owned by Vince Bailey, and is occupied by six residents, who were not there when the fire began.

They are seeking temporary assistance, having lost clothing and other essential items to the fire.

Kipple told MSC News fire crews remained on the scene into the early morning hours, watching for flare-ups and overseeing the scene as neighbors worked to help the residents remove any salvageable valuables from the home.

The cause of the fire is not immediately known as the investigation continues.

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