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The Leavenworth Times
A fire that caused extensive damage to a vacant house over the weekend in Leavenworth remains under investigation, a Fire Department spokesman said.
The fire was reported at 9:28 a.m. Sunday in the 700 block of North Eighth Street. No injuries were reported.
Shawn Kell, health inspector and safety officer for the Leavenworth Fire Department, said the roof of the house collapsed during the fire.
In addition to members of the Leavenworth Fire Department, Leavenworth County Fire District No. 1 also responded to the scene.
Kell said the fire caused an estimated $165,000 in damage.
The Leavenworth fire marshal was unavailable Sunday, so the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office was contacted to investigate the fire, Kell said.
The Leavenworth Times
April 1 marked the beginning of a 45-day period in which Leavenworth residents can obtain burn permits in the city.
Previously, burn permits were issued through the Leavenworth Fire Department year-round.
But city regulations were changed last year. And burn permits are now only offered in the city of Leavenworth during 45-day periods in the spring and fall.
For the spring period, burn permits will continue to be issued through May 15.
Permits are issued for burning debris from trees and brush. But Leavenworth Fire Marshal Andy Brooks said people are not allowed to burn leaves, which tend to create more smoke.
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