Three Injured in Holcomb House Fire

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Three people were injured in a house fire in Holcomb, Kansas on Tuesday morning. The Garden City Fire Department responded to the fire at 7:20 a.m. and found two people with minor injuries outside the home. Firefighters then conducted a search and rescue operation and brought out another victim trapped inside the single-story house, which had heavy smoke. All three victims were transported to the hospital for further treatment.

Why it matters

House fires can be devastating, causing injury, loss of life, and extensive property damage. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety, the need for rapid emergency response, and the heroic efforts of first responders to save lives when disaster strikes a local community.

The details

According to officials, the fire broke out around 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday in the 200 block of Redford Drive in Holcomb. Emergency crews were told that multiple people were trapped inside the single-story home, which had heavy smoke. Firefighters found two victims outside with minor injuries, then conducted a search and rescue operation to locate and remove the third victim trapped inside. All three injured parties were transported to the hospital for further treatment. The fire was brought under control by 7:37 a.m. and the investigation has been turned over to the Kansas State Fire Marshal.

• The fire was reported at 7:20 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17, 2026.
• Firefighters had the fire under control by 7:37 a.m.

What’s next

The Kansas State Fire Marshal will investigate the cause and origin of the fire.