Damage cleanup is underway after a fire broke out at a McPherson car dealership.
According to the McPherson Fire Department, the fire broke out early Wednesday morning at Midway Motors on East Kansas near I-135 and U.S. Highway 56.
At approximately 2:54 a.m. first were responders were dispatched to a reported structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found a commercial structure with smoke showing and flames coming from the roof.
Additional resources were requested. A total of 36 fire personnel from the four departments responded to the incident. Apparatus on scene included:
- Five engines
- One ladder truck
- Four attack trucks
- One tender
- Four chief vehicles
Assisting agencies included:
- Galva Fire Department
- Inman Fire Department
- Moundridge Fire Department
- McPherson Police Department
- McPherson EMS
- McPherson Board of Public Utilities
- Kansas Gas Service
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Foul play is not suspected.
