KEARNEY — A structure fire occurred on B Avenue on Sunday, Jan. 14 which resulted in the death of an adult female.
At 3:29 a.m., the Kearney Volunteer Fire Department was dispatched to 1212 B Ave. for the report of smoke coming from the residence.
Prior to the arrival of the KVFD, a Kearney Police Department officer advised that there was heavy smoke coming from the structure and a window had broken. Dispatch also advised that they could not confirm if there were occupants in the home.
On arrival, the KVFD initiated a fire attack and a primary search of the structure. Shortly later, firefighters located and removed one occupant, an adult female, from the structure.
CHI Good Samaritan EMS received the patient just outside the home and began an assessment. They were pronounced deceased a short time later.
KVFD firefighters continued the fire attack and search of the structure. Eventually, the fire was extinguished, and no additional occupants were located in the search. The fire was determined to be under control at 8:13 a.m.
KVFD was assisted on scene by the Gibbon Volunteer Fire Department, Kearney Police Department, Nebraska Public Power District and Northwestern Energy.
The Nebraska State Fire Marshal was called to assist KVFD with the origin and cause of the fire, this remains under investigation.
However, the initial investigation indicates the fire was accidental in nature, caused by an electrical event inside the structure.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of the victim,” the KVFD stated.
