Kearney Volunteer Fire Department responded to house fire shortly before 3:30 am Sunday at 1212 B SAtreet. Upon arrival the Fire Department initiated a fire attack and primary search of the residence. A short time later, firefighers located and removed one occupant from the structure. CHI Good Samaritan EMS received the patient just outside the residence and began a patient assessment. The occupant, an adult female, was pronounced deceased shortly thereafter. Her identity was not released
Firefighters continued their fire attack and search on the structure. After the fire was extinguished no additional occupants were located during the search. The report indicated that there were no working smoke alarms in the house.
Nebraska State Fire Marshal was called to assist the Fire Department into the investigation of the origin and cause of the fire. The initial investigation indicates the fire was accidental and caused by and “electrical event” inside of the structure.
KVFD was assisted by Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department, Kearney Police Department, Nebraska Public Power District and Northwestern Energy.
The Fire Department news release says their thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim.
