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Tuesday fire devastates Atchison home
01/28/2025

Credit: Atchison Fire Dept.

(KAIR)--An Atchison residence, in the city's Branchton area, is left uninhabitable following a Tuesday evening fire that devastated the roof of the home.

That's according to Atchison Fire Chief Patrick Weishaar, who says his crew was called, shortly before 7:00, to 904 Henry Street, with flames visible on the skyline as they approached on U.S. Highway 59.

Flames, when they arrived, were found coming from the gable end of the home, near a brick chimney, with an interior attack made to extinguish the blaze which had spread throughout the home's attic. However, Weishaar says the construction of the home made the effort difficult, forcing firefighters to retreat and continue extinguishing efforts from outside the home.

As they did, a powerline, attached to the chimney, fell across the roof and yard, with the arcing keeping firefighters "back from the area where the fire had extended through the wall."

Evergy arrived and removed the line, allowing firefighters to successfully continue their work in suppressing the fire.

The Atchison Salvation Army, which responded to the scene to provide refreshments for first responders, is assisting the displaced residents with lodging and other necessities.

Also assisting with the effort was the Atchison Police Department, Atchison County EMS, and City of Atchison crews.

No injuries are reported.


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