Apr 11, 2025

Firefighter injured fighting blaze at Kansas car dealership

Posted Apr 11, 2025 2:30 PM
Photo courtesy WIBW TV
Photo courtesy WIBW TV

SHAWNEE COUNTY —One person was injured while at the scene of a fire Wednesday night in Topeka.

Just after 10:30p.m. firefighters responded to a reported fire in a building at Cable Dahmer Chevrolet, 3731 SW Topeka Boulevard, according to Fire Marshal Alan Stahl.  First arriving crews found smoke and flames coming from a building at the dealership. Crews were able to quickly extinguish the fire.

The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental, originating on or near the ventilation unit for the paint booth located in the vehicle body repair garage. One firefighter was treated for minor injuries on the scene.  Authorities have not released an estimate on damage.