Electrical problem leads to house fire

CREATED Dec. 4, 2012

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Firefighters put out a kitchen fire in a bungalow at 1930 North Wellington Place in Wichita.

The fire was reported at 8:26 p.m. Tuesday. Wichita Fire Battalion Chief Kevin Royse says the occupants were away from the home and there were no injuries.

Damage to the home is estimated at $23,000.  A fire investigator said the fire started in a wall of the kitchen.  He blames it on an electrical problem. 

The home is close to the intersection of 21st and Waco.