Mar 04, 2024

Two Kansas businesses destroyed in fire

Posted Mar 04, 2024 11:30 AM
Photo courtesy KWCH
Photo courtesy KWCH

COWLEY COUNTY—Officials are working to determine the cause of a fire in a large business building in downtown Winfield.

Just after 9a.m. Sunday, crews were dispatch to a building fire at 122 East Fifth Street in Winfield, according to a media release.

Two businesses, the Winfield Thrift Store and Hair Tamers/Dreamcatchers, 421 Millington Street, share the location.

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First responders found the building fully involved with fire. Due to the fire's progress and the strong south winds, fire crews began a defensive attack. Fire crews focused on protection nearby buildings.

Fire crews remained on the scene throughout Sunday to monitor hot spots.    There were no injuries reported. Fire officials have not reported an estimated dollar loss. Friends started  an online fundraiser for the salon.