SHAWNEE COUNTY— Fire crews worked two house fires on Thursday afternoon in Topeka that were intentionally started by trespassers.

Just before noon, crews responded to a house fire located at 722 SW Buchanan Street, according to city of Topeka spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.

The fire was extinguished, but not before the house sustained heavy fire damage.&nbsp;A preliminary investigation indicates the cause of the fire as incendiary; likely associated with trespassers.&nbsp;The total damage is estimated to be $20,000.

Just before 1p.m. crews responded to a house fire at 516 SW Lincoln Street. The house sustained heavy fire damage. Nearby homes were not damaged.&nbsp; The cause of the fire was Undetermined; likely associated with trespassers. The total damage is estimated to be $16,000, all of which is associated with the structure.

Investigators did not find working smoke detectors in either home. There were no injuries in the fires. The Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal assisted with this investigation of the fire SW Lincoln.

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 </figure>SHAWNEE COUNTY— Fire crews worked two house fires on Thursday afternoon in Topeka that were intentionally started by trespassers.Just before noon, crews responded to a house fire located at 722 SW Buchanan Street, according to city of Topeka spokesperson Gretchen Spiker.The fire was extinguished, but not before the house sustained heavy fire damage.&nbsp;A preliminary investigation indicates the cause of the fire as incendiary; likely associated with trespassers.&nbsp;The total damage is estimated to be $20,000.Just before 1p.m. crews responded to a house fire at 516 SW Lincoln Street. The house sustained heavy fire damage. Nearby homes were not damaged.&nbsp; The cause of the fire was Undetermined; likely associated with trespassers. The total damage is estimated to be $16,000, all of which is associated with the structure.Investigators did not find working smoke detectors in either home. There were no injuries in the fires. The Office of the Kansas State Fire Marshal assisted with this investigation of the fire SW Lincoln.

Two Kansas house fires on Thursday started by trespassers