Fire department and local agencies respond to fire

On Saturday, February 9, the Adrian Volunteer Fire Department responded to a call in the 500 block of East Main Street in Adrian. According to Fire Chief Gary Dizney, the cause of the fire at Steven and Marsha Talley’s residence was a cooking accident. Jacob Talley, a juvenile, was injured in the fire and was transported to Children’s Mercy Hospital for treatment. The Talley family asks that no plants or flowers be sent to Jacob, as he cannot receive them in the burn ward at Children’s Mercy.

Pictured: Fire damage from a cooking accident occurred at this residence in the 500 block of East Main Street, Adrian, on Saturday evening. According to Fire Chief Gary Dizney, one occupant of the home was transported by ambulance to Children’s Mercy Hospital.