RILEY COUNTY —Authorities are investigating the cause a fire at Walmart.
Just before 5p.m. on Friday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to a fire reported at Walmart, 101 Bluemont Avenue, according to a media relase.
Upon arrival, crews found people evacuating and light smoke showing at the doors. Employees were extinguishing the fire as crews arrived at the middle of the store where the fire occurred.
Crews ensured that extinguishment was complete by overhauling the area and taking smoldering material outside.
Just before 7p.m., Walmart was still closed while fire crews evacuate smoke from inside the building.No injuries were reported. The fire loss is not yet available, but it is expected to be considerable due to smoke damage throughout the building.
.Riley County Police Department, Pottawatomie County Sheriff's Office, and Pottawatomie County EMS responded to assist.