Nov 12, 2025

Significant damage reported after fire at Kansas home

Posted Nov 12, 2025 8:30 PM
-Photo Manhattan Fire Department
-Photo Manhattan Fire Department

RILEY COUNTY — Authorities are investigating the cause of a house fire in Manhattan.

Just before 11a.m. on Wednesday, crews were dispatched to a house fire at 2409 Lookout Drive, according to a media release from the Manhattan FIre Department.

Crews found a single-story home with fire and smoke showing from the attached garage. The fire was contained within 15 minutes.

Family members removed an occupant with a physical disability before the fire companies arrived.  No injuries were reported.

The building is a single-family residence. Damage to the residence was significant. The owner is listed as Wanda Jepsen who lives there, according to the fire department.