Fire Damages Salina Apartment

A fire damaged a Salina apartment on Thursday morning.

First responders were called to 637 S Jaran Apartment A. Fire Marshall Troy Long told KSAL News at the scene the occupants had safely exited, and there was an active fire when the first crews arrived.

According to Long, the fire started on a stove. It damaged a wall, and cabinets. Firefighters were able to keep it from spreading any further.

Structure damage was limited to the kitchen area. There is smoke damage throughout the structure.

Long says the apartment, at least temporarily, is uninhabitable.