Jan 16, 2026

Kan. elementary school evacuated due to fire

Posted Jan 16, 2026 9:00 PM
Photo Manhattan Fire Department.
Photo Manhattan Fire Department.

RILEY COUNTY— An elementary school was briefly evacuated on Friday due a fire.

Just before noon Friday, crews responded to a small fire at Marlatt Elementary School, 2715 Hobbs Drive in Manhattan, according to a social media report from the Manhattan Fire Department.. Before 1p.m. the fire was extinguished and students  allowed back into the building. No injuries were reported.  The fire department has not released details on what cause the fire ore additional information.