Crews on scene of large fire Wednesday morning in Eskridge

ESKRIDGE, Kan. (WIBW) - The Eskridge Fire Department said a shop that caught fire early Wednesday morning is a complete loss.

Fire crews responded to the blaze at 4:08 a.m. November 16 in the 17000 block of K-99 highway south of Eskridge.

Fire investigators have not yet been able to determine the cause of a shop fire Wednesday... — Fire investigators have not yet been able to determine the cause of a shop fire Wednesday morning near Eskridge.(Eskridge Fire Department)

They said when firefighters arrived, the shop was fully engulfed in flames. The Dover Fire and Harveyville Fire Departments also responded and helped keep the fire contained to the shop only.

Eskridge Fire Chief Jon Taylor said no injuries were reported and the cause remains unknown. However, he said no foul play is suspected.

Chief Taylor said the structure is a complete loss and suffered over $200,000 for building, equipment, and its contents.

AMR, the Kansas Department of Transportation, Wabaunsee County Emergency Management, and the Wabaunsee County Sheriff’s Office were also on scene to help assist fire personnel and traffic control.

A shop just south of Eskridge was fully engulfed in flames Wednesday morning. — A shop just south of Eskridge was fully engulfed in flames Wednesday morning.(Eskridge Fire Department)

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