SHAWNEE COUNTY—Authorities are working to determine the cause of a Tuesday house fire.
Just before 4a.m., crews responded to the house fire at 326 SW Tyler Street in Topeka, according to fire department spokesperson Alan Stahl.
As they arrived, fire crews found the two story house with heavy fire and smoke coming from all sides. Due to fire and structural conditions, firefighters were not able to enter the burning residence and started an exterior fire attack.
Neighbors reported the possibility of two people being inside the residence. The house collapsed, and after the fire was extinguished an excavator from Topeka Public Works was used to dismantle the remaining structure and search for any residents. No one was found within the house. Heat from the fire damaged on adjacent home. There were no injuries reported.
The estimated dollar loss is $12,670 all of which is associated with structural loss.
Any individuals with information about the circumstances of this fire are being asked to contact Crime Stoppers at (785)234-0007 or Toll Free at 1-800-222 TIPS (8477).