SHAWNEE COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a building fire and have made an arrest.
Just after 4a.m. Tuesday, fire crews responded to reports of a vacant commercial building fire at 1221 SW Huntoon Street in Topeka, according to a media release.
First responders found smoke and flames coming from the single story building. Firefighters began an offensive fire attack.
Investigators determine the fire was intentionally set and police arrested 65-year-year-old Joslynn Y. Barnett of Topeka and booked her into the Shawnee County Department of Corrections on requested arson charges.
The total estimated loss from the fire is $18,000, all of which is associated with structural loss. There were no injuries. Investigators did not find working smoke detectors in the building.