Manhattan Apartment Fire Overnight | Topeka News

Manhattan Fire Department raced to a blazing apartment building on Walters Drive Monday night, battling flames and smoke from the second floor and attic—eventually bringing the fire under control after ten minutes, despite scorching 112-degree heat. Thankfully, everyone, including a dog, escaped unharmed. Three apartments are now uninhabitable, displacing four people and the pup, with the Red Cross stepping in for support. Damage estimates hit $40K in personal belongings and $100K in structural damage, with investigators still probing the balcony-origin fire—no foul play suspected. Other agencies including Riley County Fire, EMS, and police assisted with medical aid, air tanks, and traffic control. Everyone’s safe, but the aftermath’s tough. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/89d7ba3450d3b785