Jan 17, 2024

One in critical condition after fire at Kansas home

Posted Jan 17, 2024 5:55 PM
Photos Shawnee Fire Department
Photos Shawnee Fire Department

JOHNSON COUNTY—One person was injured in a fire on Tuesday in Johnson County.

Just before 1:30p.m. Tuesday crews responded to a house fire in 21300 block of W 51st Street in the city of Shawnee, according to a media release.

Fist responders found a large amount of smoke and a working fire. Firefighters located and rescued one patient who was found inside of the home. The patient was transported to an area hospital in critical condition.

An investigation determined that the fire was accidental and caused by unattended cooking. Fire investigators also did not find any working smoke alarms inside the home.