Lawrence-Douglas County Fire & Medical units responded to a house fire at 1613 Tenn. St. about noon today. The large brick house, commonly known as the Maupin Mansion, is on the National Register of Historic Places and is owned by Terrance and Elaine Riordan.
Fire chief Mark Bradford said a third-story tower area of the house caught fire, but the blaze was extinguished quickly. He said one occupant was in the home and suffered "minor exposure injuries."
The couple's 22-year-old son, Mark Riordan, said his 17-year-old brother, Joel, was in the home alone at the time of the fire. Mark Riordan said he arrived at the house when he learned about the fire about noon, at the same time as his parents.
Bradford said the family sought their own medical treatment.
Traffic prohibited from entering the 1600 block of Tennessee Street, to make room for several fire trucks.
Bradford said the cause of fire was under investigation and the damage estimate was not yet known, but both should be available later today.
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George_Braziller (anonymous) says…
It is horrible indeed when someone has to endure a fire and the aftermath. But the outside is more grand than the inside. Money and interior designers do not automatially equal good taste. Maybe they'll do better this time.
srj (anonymous) says…
"Bradford said the family sought their own medical treatment."
What does that mean?
classclown (Class Clown) says…
srj (Anonymous) says:
"Bradford said the family sought their own medical treatment."
What does that mean?
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I'm guessing that they elected to go to their own doctor rather than accept treatment from the paramedics or be taken to the hospital. Or perhaps wanted to go to a different hospital than the one here in town.
Rancho (anonymous) says…
The owner of the house is a physician and can certainly contact any of his fellow associates for treatment beyond his own expertise.
FormerCentralKansan (anonymous) says…
So what is the prescribed treatment for crackpipe burns?
dbrm4ever2006 (Bobbi Reid) says…
Former, what is that supposed to mean??? Dr. Riordan and his family are very kind people... you are way off base...
WilburM (anonymous) says…
Wow, everyone is an architect, restoration pro, or design critic. The Riordans have taken a problematic house that is a Lawrence treasure and put a lot of money and effort into bringing it back. And for this they get these snarky comments -- all in the aftermath of what could have been a disastrous fire?
I suppose some more Compton apartments for studetns from wealthy families would be a better use of he property...
tubassoon (anonymous) says…
WilburM, you hit the nail on the head. People always think they know everything about everybody else's business! The house looks way better than those Compton apartments that pop up every year in an already saturated market!
snap_pop_no_crackle (anonymous) says…
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dbrm4ever2006 (Bobbi Reid) says…
Enforcer, yes kids have problems... but the Riordans are absolutely wonderful people, and I am sure they would hate to see a post about crack pipes and such.... now if you don't mind... please do not respond to my posts...just like I asked you on larryville way back when