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House fire under investigation
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The Kansas Fire Marshal’s office is investigating a house fire that was reported at 7:07 p.m. Saturday at 2404 17th St. in Great Bend.

The Great Bend Fire Department was dispatched to the scene after someone noticed heavy smoke coming from the unoccupied house. The utilities were still on and Wheatland Electric and Kansas Gas were notified. The fire was most likely electrical, although the investigation was continuing Monday afternoon. Damage was estimated at $30,000 to the house and $30,000 to the contents.