LARNED- Fire investigators report a propane space heater is responsible for Friday’s fire at the Central States Scout Museum in Larned.

The fire started just after 2:15 p.m. on Friday at the 1400 square foot building in the 800 Block of Broadway, according to owner, Charles Sherman.

“The building is a total loss and the contents that date from 1910 are irreplaceable,” he said. The building was insured the contents were not insured.

Fire crews from Larned and Great Bend responded to fight the fire.

The Great Bend fire department was dispatched for aerial mutual aid and was on scene for about 4 hours assisting with aerial support.

There were no injuries reported, according to Sherman. “We were fortunate in that way,” said Sherman.