Update 3:56 p.m.: A spokeswoman for Walmart confirms the store has been reopened.
MANHATTAN (KSNT) – The Manhattan Fire Department (MFD) reported that it responded to a fire at a Manhattan Walmart last Friday. The company told 27 News that the fire will impact pickup and delivery services.
Firefighters were called around 4:45 p.m. on June 13 to a Walmart at 101 Bluemont Avenue for reports of a fire. Walmart employees were able to extinguish the fire that had broken out in the middle of the store.
The MFD said nobody was injured and the property loss from the fire had yet to be determined as of June 13. The MFD said the damage is expected to be considerable because of smoke damage in the building.
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“We are working diligently to re-open to customers this afternoon. Our apparel section suffered a total loss in the fire and online pickup and delivery services will be shut off for the time being as we work to replenish merchandise as quickly as possible.”
Walmart Global Communicaitons, Anne Hatfield
The Riley County Police Department (RCPD) is investigating the fire and is asking anyone with information on the incident to call the RCPD at 785-537-7777 or the Manhattan Riley County Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777.
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