MANHATTAN —Authorities are working to determine the cause of a fire at a home in Manhattan.
Just before 12:30 p.m. on Sunday the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 2911 Dondee Drive for a report of a structure fire, according to Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Almes.
Upon arrival, crews found a one-story single-family dwelling with light smoke showing from the rear. The home was searched for occupants and crews extinguished a stove fire that had spread into the hood, and then to the outside of the structure.
The fire was extinguished within 10 minutes. A total of 16 firefighters responded on 6 fire apparatus with the last units clearing just after 3:00 p.m.
One occupant was evaluated on scene by Riley County EMS for smoke inhalation. Five dogs and the occupant exited the structure before our arrival, and another dog was removed uninjured after the fire was extinguished.
Loss is estimated at $5,000 to contents and $20,000 to the structure. The owner is listed as Paul Nobbe Jr. of Honolulu, HI.