Fire destroys duplex in Olathe
Two families were displaced by a duplex fire in Olathe Monday afternoon that caused an estimated $200,000 damage.
No one was home at the time and there were no injuries. The fire was reported about 4:40 p.m. at 1418 E. Haven Lane. Fire investigators said the blaze was an electrical accident that started in a downstairs bedroom.
Both sides of the duplex were left uninhabitable. Seven people were displaced and were being helped by the American Red Cross.
| Matt Campbell, mcampbell@kcstar.com
This story was originally published January 19, 2015 at 10:01 PM with the headline "Fire destroys duplex in Olathe."