Apr 23, 2025

SFD: Quick response contains garage fire on Carriage Court in Salina

Posted Apr 23, 2025 3:53 PM
Firefighters with the Salina Fire Department respond to a residential blaze Tuesday afternoon at 709 Carriage Ct. Crews quickly contained the fire, which began in the garage and spread to a neighboring unit, preventing major damage to living areas. No injuries were reported.
Firefighters with the Salina Fire Department respond to a residential blaze Tuesday afternoon at 709 Carriage Ct. Crews quickly contained the fire, which began in the garage and spread to a neighboring unit, preventing major damage to living areas. No injuries were reported.

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The Salina Fire Department contained a residential structure fire on Tuesday afternoon. At approximately 4:10 PM, the Salina Fire Department was dispatched to 709 Carriage Ct following reports of a fire in the garage, with potential occupants still inside the residence.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a working fire in the attached garage of 709 Carriage Ct. with flames spreading to the neighboring garage at 707 Carriage Ct. The immediate priorities focused on ensuring all occupants were safely out of the residence, combined with fire suppression efforts. 

Fire crews had the fire contained and under control within 10 minutes of arrival, preventing any significant damage to the main living areas of either residence. There were no injuries reported and after thorough investigation the cause of the fire was determined to be an overloaded electrical circuit in the garage. 

The Salina Police Department assisted at the scene with traffic and crowd control, and Kansas Gas and Evergy were both requested to secure the utilities.  

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