AUGUST 26, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NEWS RELEASE #19-0826
CONTACT: SHERIFF TIM MORSE 785-364-2251
Suspicious fire investigated in Denison
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office received multiple 911 calls Sunday evening at approximately 6:50 pm concerning a house fire at 301 Highland Street in the City of Denison in eastern Jackson County. The Holton Fire Department, and the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office responded to the scene. At 7:05 pm, it was reported the house was fully engulfed with fire. Firefighters fought the blaze, and were able to extinguish the fire and save the structure. The residence was not occupied at the time of the fire, and no injuries occurred during this incident. Investigators and firefighters remained on scene until after midnight Monday morning. The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office and the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the incident. Investigators are asking anyone who has information about this fire to contact the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office at 785-364-2251.