Fire caused nearly $100,000 in damage to a home in Junction City Sunday night. The Junction City Fire Department reports at approximately 7:03 PM, the Junction City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 1512 South Spring Valley Road.
Fire crews found smoke and flames showing from the rear of a single family structure. A news release from the Junction City Fire Department indicates fire attack crews found fire in rear deck area of the house and performed an aggressive offensive attack while also performing search and rescue as well as ventilation operations.
Occupants described as the Strauss family had self evacuated with no injuries prior to fire department arrival. The fire was brought under control within about a half hour. No injuries to firefighters were reported.
Estimated loss is over $80,000 to structure and $ 15,000 to contents. The cause appears to be a propane grill.
The Junction City Police Department, Kansas Gas Service and Westar all assisted with the incident. Battalion Chief Dennis Wetklow directed the operation.
