SHAWNEE COUNTY —Two people were injured in a fire Friday in Topeka.
Just after 4 a.m., firefighters responded to a reported house fire at 1412 SE Lott Street in Topeka, according to a media release.
Upon arrival, crews found heavy smoke and fire coming from the home and extinguished the fire. Multiple occupants escaped prior to crews arrival. Two occupants were treated and transported to a local hospital with minor injuries.
Investigators determined the cause of the fire as accidental, associated with a space heater.
The loss associated with the fire is approximately $83,000. $78,000 to the house and $5,000 to a car parked next to the house.