November 6, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #22-1106-1
CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
Fireworks storage building destroyed by fire
JACKSON COUNTY, Kan. (JASO) – Sheriff Tim Morse reports shortly after 3:30 A.M. Sunday morning, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received a report of a structure fire to a building that housed fireworks at 192nd and U.S. Hwy 75, in Jackson County. Fire departments countywide responded to the blaze. PBPN, Hoyt, Mayetta, Delia, Holton, Whiting and Netawaka Fire Departments responded to the scene. Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, Jackson County EMS and PBPN Police also responded to the incident. The metal structure has housed fireworks and had been used as a fireworks provider over the years. The report of fireworks discharging could be heard for miles away. Firefighters remained on scene until daylight. No injuries were reported during the incident and the facility was not occupied at the time of the fire. The structure is a complete loss. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined and the Kansas State Fire Marshal will be investigating.