RILEY COUNTY — A fire at a skilled nursing facility prompted evacuations on Thursday.
Just after 9 p.m., the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 2121 Meadowlark Rd. #A 157 for a report of a fire in the building, according to a media relaase.
Upon arrival, crews found a small fire in a resident room in the Lyle House and extinguished it with a fire extinguisher.
Crews then ventilated the building to remove all smoke. Nursing staff evacuated the residents of Lyle House prior to crew's arrival. One staff member was treated, and one resident was evaluated, by Riley County Emergency Medical Services for smoke inhalation. A total of 19 firefighters responded on 6 fire apparatus with the last units clearing just after 10:00 p.m.
Lyle House is a skilled nursing household located in Meadowlark Hills Retirement Community. Loss is estimated at $2,000 to contents and $5,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Manhattan Retirement Foundation Inc. The fire cause is accidental due to a blanket being placed over a lamp.