Fire causes $25,000 damage to business on south edge of downtown Topeka

TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) – A fire on Wednesday night caused an estimated $25,000 damage to a business on the south edge of downtown Topeka, authorities said.

The blaze was reported around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Dandy Deals second-hand store at 1801 S Kansas Ave.

Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke and flames coming from the structure and began battling the blaze.

No occupants were located in the structure and no injuries were reported.

A Topeka Fire Department investigator was called to the scene. Officials on Thursday morning said the cause of the fire was undetermined.

Of the estimated $25,000 loss, $15,000 was associated with the building and $10,000 with its contents.

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