Sep 26, 2022

Officials release new details on cause of Kan. apartment fire

Posted Sep 26, 2022 10:00 PM
Crews on the scene of the apartment building fire Sunday in Newton-photo courtesy KWCH
Crews on the scene of the apartment building fire Sunday in Newton-photo courtesy KWCH

HARVEY COUNTY—Investigators have determined the cause of Sunday's fire at Fox Meadows Apartments, 720 West 12th Street in Newton, as undetermined with no criminal activity suspected, according to Newton County Fire and EMS

The fire marshal is working with the property owner to get the building secured. Units 101 and 103 were minimally damaged, and those residents are permitted to collect any needed belongings.

Authorities asked residents of the other units not to enter their apartments because conditions are not safe.

The fire included 12 units and was isolated to one fourplex building, according to Newton Fire and Rescue. EMS transported one person in critical condition to a Wichita hospital. 

Authorities have not updated the condition of this individual or released their name.

 Financial donations to support the displaced residents can be sent to the Newton Community Foundation’s Community Response Fund: https://centralkansascf.fcsuite.com/.../create/fund...Salvation Army at 208 W. 6th St. is accepting donations of clothing and household items the residents might need.

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HARVEY COUNTY—One person was injured in an apartment fire Sunday in Newton.

The fire at Fox Meadows Apartments,  720 West 12th Street, included 12 units and was isolated to one fourplex building, according to Newton Fire and Rescue.

EMS transported one person in critical condition to a Wichita hospital. The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office was on the scene to investigate the fire the cause.  Departments from Hesston, Halstead and Walton   assisted.  Authorities released no additional details Sunday afternoon.