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Wathena home destroyed by fire

By Greg Bebermeyer

02/21/2025

Credit: GoFundMe

(KNZA)--A GoFundMe account has been set up for a Wathena couple who lost their home and belongings in a fire this week.

Crews from Wathena Rural Fire District #1 responded to the Chad Mitchell residence located at 871 Sheridan Road around 7:30 Monday morning.

Fire Chief Bob Ryser told The Kansas Chief that the home was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived.

No injuries were reported.

Ryser told the newspaper that the cause of the fire was from a heating pad plugged in on top of an animal cage on the front porch, which led to the ignition of a generator filled with fuel alongside the home.

Fire crews from Elwood assisted.

The GoFundMe, created by Hallie McDonald on behalf of her mom and stepfather, seeks donations to help the couple get back on their feet and for the treatment of their surviving animals.

Click here for link to GoFundMe account.

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