New Year’s Day fire damages garage, cause listed accidental
Herington Fire Department was notified of a structure fire in a garage at 215 S. E St. in Herington at 12:37 a.m. on New Years Day. The fire department responded to the call with 13 personnel, two pumpers, and one rescue truck. They were on scene within five minutes of getting the call. Fire fighters found heavy smoke coming from a single car garage. A quick extinguishment was accomplished followed by salvage and overhaul on the structure. Herington Fire Department personnel were on scene just shy of two hours. The cause of the fire is listed as accidental and the dollar value of the loss is unknown. (Photo courtesy Herington Fire Department)