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Crews battle Hiawatha house fire

By Greg Bebermeyer

06/22/2025

Photo credit: Laura Hooper

(KNZA)--Crews from multiple agencies battled a house fire in Hiawatha late Sunday afternoon.

Fire Chief Patrick Sheldon said the Hiawatha Fire Department was dispatched to the fire at 600 Hiawatha Avenue shortly before 4:20.

Upon arrival, Sheldon said crews found the west side of the two-story home fully involved along a majority of the first floor.

He said the homeowners were home at the time of the fire and were able to exit the home.

Sheldon said both were treated at Amberwell Hiawatha for minor cuts and smoke inhalation, and released.

Crews cleared the scene shortly before 10:00 Sunday night.

Sheldon said the fire is under investigation by the state Fire Marshal's Office.

The Hiawatha Fire Department was assisted by the Robinson, Horton, Fairview and Morrill Fire Departments.

Also assisting at the scene were Town and Country EMS, the Brown County Rescue Squad, Brown County Sheriff's Office, Hiawatha Police Department and Kansas Highway Patrol.

" I would like to thank the great residents of the Brown County community for their out pouring of support to the crews on scene this hot afternoon", said Sheldon.

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