Morning Fire Damages Three Marion Businesses

Firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze before it spread further.

Published on Mar. 2, 2026

An early Monday morning fire caused significant damage to three businesses located on West DeYoung Street in Marion, Kansas. The fire affected One Stop, WRF Engineers, and Hot Heads, with the ceiling collapsing on the first and second floors and smoke damage reported throughout the building.

Why it matters

Fires can have a devastating impact on small businesses, causing property damage, disrupting operations, and threatening the livelihoods of owners and employees. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and prevention measures for local businesses.

The details

According to the Marion Fire Department, firefighters were able to extinguish the blaze before it could spread to other parts of the building. However, the ceiling collapsed on both the first and second floors, and smoke damage was reported throughout the rest of the structure.

  • The fire occurred early Monday morning.

The players

One Stop

A local business located on West DeYoung Street in Marion, Kansas that was damaged by the fire.

WRF Engineers

A local engineering firm located on West DeYoung Street in Marion, Kansas that was damaged by the fire.

Hot Heads

A local business located on West DeYoung Street in Marion, Kansas that was damaged by the fire.

Marion Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and extinguished the fire.

State Fire Marshal

The agency investigating the cause of the fire.

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What’s next

The State Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the importance of fire safety and prevention measures for local businesses, as fires can have a devastating impact on their operations and the livelihoods of owners and employees.