ACFD Responds to House Fire

On March 3, 2025, at approximately 3:30 p.m., the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department responded to a 911 call reporting a residential structure fire in the 1500 block of North 3rd Street. ACFD units, including Engine-52, Tank-51, and Command-51, arrived to find a single-story wood-frame dwelling with visible smoke and flames.

The residence's occupants had safely evacuated before firefighters arrived and informed crews that everyone was accounted for. Firefighters swiftly brought the fire under control within approximately 15 minutes. While searching the home, two pet cats were located and safely removed.

The residence sustained extensive fire and smoke damage throughout. The fire originated from an electric generator and has been determined to be accidental. An estimate of the monetary loss is not yet available.

The Winfield Fire Department also responded with Quint-71 via automatic aid, and the Arkansas City Fire/EMS Department is grateful for their assistance.