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Fire official: 3 Kansas car fires intentionally set

 

SHAWNEE COUNTY -Fire investigators are working to determine the cause of three Sunday night car fires in Topeka.

Just after 11:30 p.m. on crews responded to the fires and loud explosions in the 3700 Block of SW Kiowa Street, according to a media release.

A resident at 3718 SW Kiowa Street heard a loud noise and upon investigating he discovered two vehicles on fire in the driveway and called 911.


A neighbor noticed another vehicle on fire that was parked along the street within the 3700 block of Kiowa and called 911.

The Topeka Fire Department responded and upon arrival reported three vehicles on fire.

Crews quickly extinguished the fires and protected the house at 3718 SW Kiowa Street from damage.

After an initial investigation, it is believed the fires were intentionally set, according to the Topeka Fire Marshal.

There were no injuries.

Damage is estimated at $11,000 dollars.

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