BARTON COUNTY- Officials with the State Fire Marshal’s office determined a fire at a home on Tuesday in Great Bend was accidental.

The blaze at a 3-story residence in the 1400 Block of Washington started and was contained to the attic, according to Great Bend Fire Chief Mike Napalitano.

The home suffered heat, smoke and water damage to the second floor. The extent of the damage is estimated in excess of $20-thousand dollars.

Occupants of the home escaped without injury. Two kittens did not survive, according to Napalitano.