Jan 16, 2020

Two dead after Kansas mobile home fire

Posted Jan 16, 2020 3:54 PM
First responders on the scene of the fatal fire near Emporia photo by Chuck Samples courtesy KVOE
First responders on the scene of the fatal fire near Emporia photo by Chuck Samples courtesy KVOE

LYON COUNTY — Two people died in a Thursday morning fire in Lyon County.

Just before 1a.m., crews responded to a fire in a mobile home at 1753  Road E two miles west of Emporia, according to Fire Captain Greg Davis.

Upon arrival, crews observed heavy smoke was seen coming from the residence. During a search, fire crews found the bodies of two people inside. 

The names of the victims have not been released.

Authorities are working to determine what caused the fire, according to Davis.