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k1035 BC-KS-LandmarkBurns 06-14 0180

Fire destroys Offerle landmark

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OFFERLE, Kan. (AP) -- A landmark building in western Kansas has burned down.

Firefighters from Offerle and neighboring Kinsley were called Friday to the fire at the 100-year-old brick building on Offerle's Main Street, about 40 miles northeast of Dodge City in Edwards County. No injuries were reported.

Fire marshals were still investigating what caused the fire. The building was being used for storage.

Offerle has about 220 residents.

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Information from: The Hutchinson News, http://www.hutchnews.com