On Thursday night, September 7, 2024, a fire broke out at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas, around 10 p.m. The fire was caused by an explosion of a lithium battery in a portable radio.The blaze, which started in an office area, activated the casino’s sprinkler system and led to an emergency evacuation. Firefighters quickly contained the fire to the office area, with minimal damage primarily from water. The estimated damage is around $30,000. The casino was cleared for re-entry after the fire was contained, and efforts to restore the sprinkler system are ongoing.
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On the night of September 7, 2024, a fire at the Kansas Star Casino in Mulvane, Kansas, was suspected to have been triggered by an exploding lithium battery inside a portable radio sitting on an office chair.
According to Deputy Fire Chief Lowell Ester of Mulvane Fire Rescue, the initial alarm at around 10 p.m. indicated that the sprinkler system had been activated, which led to an emergency evacuation.
The alarm was later updated to a structural fire alert, notifying county and neighboring community crews.
Firefighters, after evacuating the building, quickly located the source of the fire, which was confined to an office area. The sprinkler system effectively extinguished the flames, and the damage was primarily water-related.
Ester explained that the lithium battery might have overheated, causing the fire. The combustibles in the office chair exacerbated the situation, triggering the sprinkler head. Preliminary estimates put the damage around $30,000.
After the incident, firefighters promptly restored the sprinkler system to normal operation and confirmed that no further evacuation was needed.
Authorities are expected to review and enhance preventive measures to avoid future occurrences.
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