NEMAHA COUNTY —A Kansas man died in a residential fire Friday in Nemaha County.
Just after 7:30p.m. Friday, the Wetmore Fire Chief noticed smoke in the valley near the community and eventually found a trailer fully involved in fire in the 300 Block of 1st Street, according to the Kansas Fire Marshal's office.
Wetmore Fire Department, Nemaha County Fire District #3, and the Nemaha County Sheriff’s Office all responded to the fire incident.
The occupant was known to be homebound and believed to be in the residence. Special Agents arrived at the scene, and the victim, identified as 65-year-old Randall Nott, was soon located inside the residence deceased. He was a user of Home Oxygen Therapy and a known smoker.
The Kansas State Fire Marshal (KSFM) Investigation Division was requested to assist with the investigation. Three Special Agents/Certified Fire Investigators from the KSFM responded to assist with the investigation.
The fire incident is classified as undetermined.