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Investigators work to determine cause of rural Kan. house fire

FireRENO COUNTY- Officials are working to determine the cause of Tuesday evening house fire in rural Reno County.

Just after 10:15 p.m. fire crews responded to the blaze in the single family home in 2400 block of North Nickerson Road near Nickerson, according to a media release.

Reno County Sheriff Deputy Travis Vogt was sent to the scene to investigate whether there was anything suspicious.

The home was being renovated and was not occupied.

The exact cause has not been determined, according Sheriff Captain Darrian Campbell. He said they suspect it may have been an electrical issue in the laundry room of the home.

No injuries were reported no damage estimate was available.

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