For Immediate Release
November 12, 2017
2015 SW Fillmore Ave. Structure Fire Incident
TOPEKA, Kan. –The Topeka Fire Department Responded to a structure fire located at 2015 SW Fillmore Ave., Topeka Kansas just before 01:00 AM on Sunday November 12, 2017. Upon arrival, fire crews found the single story wood framed residential structure with heavy smoke and flames showing from the rear. Firefighters began an offensive fire attack and protected the surrounding structures. Shortly thereafter firefighters switched to a defensive fire attack. This was due in part to rapid fire progression and weakening structural integrity. Prior to moving to a defensive fire attack, firefighters performed a search of the structure and found no occupants.
A Topeka Fire Department Investigation’s Unit responded to this incident to determine the origin and cause for the fire. The following is a brief summary;
- Preliminary investigation indicates the fire cause to be Undetermined, pending further investigation.
- Estimated dollar loss – $25,000 (Twenty Five Thousand Dollars); All loss is associated with structure only.
- The initial response to this fire involved Three (3) Engine Companies, Two (2) Truck Companies, One (1) Battalion Chief, One (1) Shift Commander and an Investigator.
- Assisting agencies at this incident included the Topeka Police Department, Kansas Gas Service, and Westar Energy.
Any individuals with information about the circumstances of this fire are being asked to please contact Crime Stoppers at (785)234-0007 or Toll Free at 1-800-222 TIPS (8477).