MANHATTAN — The damage estimate for the fire that occurred on Jan. 20, at the Hampton Inn, 501 East Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan was completed Monday.
The fire loss to the structure is estimated at $2.5 million dollars and the loss to the contents is estimated at $2.5 million dollars, according to Deputy Chief Ryan Almes.
The fire cause is accidental due to construction workers cutting on the roof.
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Manhattan— A construction crew is responsible for a fire at a hotel in Manhattan.
Just before 2:30p.m. Wednesday, fire crews were dispatched to The Hampton Inn, 501 East Poyntz Avenue in Manhattan, for a report of a possible structure fire, according to Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes.
Upon arrival, crews found smoke and flames showing from the roof of a hotel. Crews immediately searched the building and helped one occupant from the structure.
During firefighting operations, a collapse occurred and a hotel room on the third floor crashed down to the ground level.
The fire cause is accidental due to construction workers cutting on the roof.
Riley County police asked the public to remain out of the area of East Poyntz and Frontage Road near the Hampton Inn as emergency crews worked the fire. There were no injuries reported.