SHAWNEE COUNTY —Authorities are investigating a fatal fire that occurred Friday morning in north Topeka.
Just before 4 a.m., crews responded to the report of an outdoor fire located along the Kansas River levy, according to Police Spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.
The fire was discovered by an officer from the Topeka Police Department (TPD) doing routine patrol.
Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from a campsite. Crews were able to put out the fire. While searching the area, firefighters located one deceased individual. Personnel from the Shawnee County Coroner’s Office responded to the scene and are working to identify the victim.
Investigators from Topeka Fire and the Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal responded to the scene to determine the cause of the fire.