JOHNSON COUNTY —Carless discard of smoking materials is being blamed for a Kansas house fire.
Just before 5a.m. Thursday, crews responded to a fire at a home in the 10100 Block of West 99th Street in Overland Park, according to a media release. First responders observed smoke coming from a second story bedroom window of the single family home.
It took crews 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. The resident reported she was awakened to the sound of a smoke alarm, exited the home and called 911.
Upon further investigation, the resident's home oxygen system, originally thought to have fed the fire, was likely not involved in the room and contents fire that displaced the resident and two dogs. There were no injuries. The resident and dogs will stay with family until they are able to return to the home.
With the approach of Daylight Savings Time this weekend, this fire serves and a perfect reminder to change your smoke alarm batteries, push the test button and check the age of your alarm. Manufacturers recommend replacing smoke alarms every ten years.
Smoke alarms provide your best chance for early warning in the event of a fire. Smoke alarms save lives.