Apr 18, 2025

Fire Marshal: One found dead after fire at a Kansas home

Posted Apr 18, 2025 4:00 PM
Crews on the scene of the Friday morning fire-photo by Eric Ives courtesy WIBW TV
Crews on the scene of the Friday morning fire-photo by Eric Ives courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —One person died in a house fire on Friday in Topeka.

Just before 6a.m. Friday, crews responded to report of a house fire a 419 SE Rodgers Street in Topeka, according to Fire Marshal Alan Stahl.  First arriving crews found smoke coming from the home and quickly extinguished the fire. During a search of the home, firefighters found one occupant deceased, according to Stahl. There were no other occupants of the home.

Investigators have not determined the cause of the fire. The name of the victim has not been releases.