SALINE COUNTY- Law enforcement and fire officials are investigating a rural house fire in Saline County.

Sheriff’s deputies were sent to a residence in the 7900 Block of Whitmore Road southwest of Gypsum on Wednesday morning, according to Saline County Sheriff Glen Kochanowski

Jimmy Andrew, who was caring for the property for his son, told deputies that he had last been at the property at around 6 p.m. Tuesday evening.

When he returned to the property just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday, he found only the basement and foundation of the home remaining.

Kochanowski said the fire was never reported to Saline County Rural Fire and that no one living in the area reported seeing smoke or flames.
Kochanowski said there were no immediate indications of foul play associated with the fire, but the Saline County Rural Fire Chief and the Fire Marshall are assisting with the investigation.
The home and its contents were valued at $115,000.