UPDATE: $2 million loss from apartment fire; 45 KSU students displaced

Fire crews on the scene of Monday's fire in Manhattan-photo courtesy Manhattan Fire Department — Fire crews on the scene of Monday’s fire in Manhattan-photo courtesy Manhattan Fire Department

RILEY COUNTY – Investigators are still working to determine the cause of Monday’s Founder’s Hill apartment building fire in Manhattan.

Just after 3:30 p.m. on Monday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 1401 College Avenue Building G, for a report of a structure fire, according to a media release.

The fire was immediately upgraded to a third alarm, bringing neighboring fire departments for assistance.

The building is a total loss with an estimated value of $2 million to the structure. A total 91 residents were evacuated at the height of the fire, with 45 remaining displaced indefinitely.

Six pets were rescued from the fire, with two pets still unaccounted for at this time.

The fire was considered under control in just less than three hours.

Residents watch Monday apartment building fire in Manhattan

There were no injuries.

The property management company is First Management, Inc. of Lawrence, Kansas, and the owner is listed as Manwest LLC, also of Lawrence. First Management Inc. has provided motel rooms for the affected residents. The American Red Cross is also on scene and is offering assistance to residents. Kansas State University students affected can receive assistance by calling the Kansas State University Office of Student Life at (785) 532-6432.