Manhattan—Fire crews were called to a pair of small house fires Monday in Manhattan.
Just after 2:30 p.m. the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 2924 Hickory Court for a report of a mower on fire spreading to the house.
Upon arrival, crews found a riding mower on fire under a deck that had spread to the exterior of the home, according to Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes. The fire was contained within 10 minutes and smoke was ventilated from the home.
The building is a single-story single-family home. Loss is estimated at $4000 to the structure and $1200 to the riding mower. The fire cause is accidental due to the mower catching fire from dry leaves.
Just before 3:30 p.m., crews were dispatched to 720 Frey Drive for a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a fire on the back of the attached garage that had been partially extinguished by a Riley County Police Officer, according to Almes.
Crews finished extinguishment within 5 minutes and the home was ventilated. No injuries were reported.
The building is a single-story single-family home. Loss is estimated at $1000 to the structure and $50 to contents. The fire cause is accidental due to improperly disposed of smoking materials.