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2 May 2023
RUSSELL, Kan. (KSNW) – A malfunctioning water heater is being blamed as the cause of a house fire on Monday in Russell.
According to the Russell Fire Department, fire crews went to a home at 930 E. Wisconsin around 12:47 p.m. for smoke coming from a home.
Fire crews entered and found heavy smoke and fire in the basement. Crews brought the fire under control around 1:24 p.m. They remained on the scene to extinguish hot spots.
The department said most of the fire damage was contained in the basement. However, smoke damage was present throughout the home.