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FSPD: Recent Structure Fires

Fort Scott Police Department.

The following is a press release from the Fort Scott Police Department.

 

On February 16, 2023 at 8:35 pm,  officers of the Fort Scott Police Department (FSPD) along with personnel from the Fort Scott Fire Department (FSFD) and Bourbon County EMS, responded to a residential fire at 1214 S Judson St.  Upon arrival, heavy black smoke was found to be emitting from inside the residence.  FSFD personnel were able to extinguish the fire, however, extensive damage was done to the interior of the home.  The residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident.  FSPD & FSFD investigators, along with the State of Kansas Fire Marshal’s office were called to investigate this incident.  The investigation into this fire is on-going.

 

On February 17, 2023, at 10:10 pm, officers of the Fort Scott Police Department along with personnel from the Fort Scott Fire Department and Bourbon County EMS, responded to a residential fire at 603 W 5th St.  Upon arrival, the structure was found to be fully engulfed in flames.  FSFD personnel were able to extinguish the fire, however, the structure was a total loss.  The residence was unoccupied at the time of the incident.  FSPD, FSFD, & BBSO investigators, along with the State of Kansas Fire Marshal’s office were called to investigate this incident.  The investigation into this fire is on-going.

 

If you have any information that can aid our investigators, please contact us at:  620-223-1700.

Bill Downey Jr, Administrative Sergeant / Public Information Officer

Fort Scott Police Department

1604 S National Ave

Fort Scott, KS  66701

PD:  (620) 223-1700

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