(WICHITA, Kan.) — Charcoal from a barbecue starts a fire that damages a Wichita home. Firefighters were called to this home near Lincoln and Woodlawn around 2:30 Friday afternoon.
Investigators say smoldering charcoal from last night started the deck on fire. It spread to the home. They say a man tried to put it out himself. He had to be treated on the scene for smoke inhalation.
The fire caused about $70,000 in damage.
