Update: Fire damages Anita Home

By Mandy Billings May 23, 2023 | 5:38 PM

(Anita) Anita and Wiota Fire Departments responded to house fire at the corner of Locust and 6^th Streets in Anita at around 5:00 p.m. Tuesday.

Anita Assistant Fire Chief Jake Karns spoke to KSOM/KS95 News on scene….

Karns said the home sustained smoke and water damage. The cause of the fire is currently undetermined. There were no injuries.

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