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Lawrence news June 8, 2025 - 7:05 pm

Two people displaced after house fire in central Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Two adults have been displaced as the result of a fire at a home just southwest of 21st Street and Naismith Drive.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence Life November 20, 2024 - 4:44 pm

Lawrence performer creating new sources of laughter despite dealing with fire fallout

by Maya Hodison

Richard Renner, the creative behind the Lawrence Busker Festival, said his community’s support is sustaining him after he recently lost his home to a fire. He’s determined to bring new laughs to Lawrence in spite of the loss.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 28, 2024 - 4:59 pm

Fire at Chop Shop halts Just Food’s meal production

by Maya Hodison

Just Food has announced its downtown food production services are on a temporary pause due to a fire at its Chop Shop.

Molly Adams / Lawrence Times
Lawrence news August 21, 2024 - 5:09 pm

Brandon Woods fire caused by ‘improper discarding of smoking material,’ fire department says

by Lawrence Times

A fire that damaged 48 units at a Lawrence retirement community on Monday was an accident caused by improper discarding of smoking material, according to the fire department.

Molly Adams/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 31, 2024 - 7:47 pm

Firefighters working at scene of house fire in central Lawrence

by Lawrence Times

Firefighters were working at the scene of a house fire near 20th Street and Naismith […]

Lawrence news January 17, 2023 - 10:41 am

Fire damages roof of Malott Hall on KU’s campus

by Lawrence Times

The roof of Malott Hall on the University of Kansas campus was damaged by a fire Monday evening, according to a news release from Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical. There were no injuries reported.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 22, 2022 - 8:19 am

Lawrence home damaged in fire; officer suffers some smoke inhalation

by Lawrence Times

A Lawrence home was damaged in a fire early Thursday, and an officer suffered some smoke inhalation but is OK, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news December 5, 2022 - 1:08 pm

Fire damages Lawrence apartment building; no injuries

by Lawrence Times

No one was injured, but an apartment building was damaged by a fire early Monday in Lawrence.

August Rudisell / The Lawrence Times
Lawrence news November 12, 2022 - 9:03 pm

Two dogs killed in fire near Burcham Park

by Lawrence Times

Two dogs died in a fire Saturday afternoon at an encampment near Burcham Park in Lawrence, according to Lawrence-Douglas County Fire Medical.

August Rudisell/Lawrence Times
Lawrence news July 26, 2022 - 2:40 pm

Stull church leaders grateful to firefighters; repairs will close building for now

by Lawrence Times

Stull Community of Faith leaders say they’re “eternally grateful” to firefighters who managed to contain a fire Monday afternoon to the church’s bell tower area.

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