2 adults displaced after house fire in Wichita
Two adults were displaced after their attic caught fire Tuesday morning.
The fire was reported at around 7 a.m. in the 1700 block of South Water, near Harry and Broadway. One resident said she saw sparks coming from a heating unit. Their dog was found safe and put in the backyard.
Battalion Chief Sid Newby said crews saw fire and smoke from the attic when they first arrived, but were able to quickly extinguish the flames. The cause is under investigation.
The Red Cross has been alerted.
Resident tells me she was the only person inside at the time of the fire and got out OK. Her animals are also safe. @kansasdotcom pic.twitter.com/9XCuvY2NVD
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This story was originally published December 5, 2017 at 7:37 AM with the headline "2 adults displaced after house fire in Wichita."