SEDGWICK COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating an alleged arson fire and have two suspects in custody.
Just after 2:30 a.m. Tuesday crews responded to the fire at Wichita Chicken, in the 1300 Block of North Hillside in Wichita, according to Captain Kelly Zane with the fire investigation's unit of the Wichita Fire Department..
Crews arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the building. They quickly abandoned efforts at an interior attack on the fire and transitioned to a defensive attack before finally bringing the blaze under control.
Investigators determined the fire was intentionally set and with the help of witnesses identified two suspects.
Authorities arrested Ali Hadi, 21, and Tareo Hadi, 25, on requested charges of arson, according to the Sedgwick County Jail booking report.
The fire caused about $200,000 in damage. No one was hurt, according to Zane. The case will be presented to the Sedgwick County District Attorney.