Kitchen fire extinguished by resident
A kitchen fire at 518 E. Maiden St., Washington, was extinguished Thursday by a resident before emergency responders arrived on scene.
According to Washington police officer Joseph Moore, the fire started just before 3:30 p.m. in a basement apartment. The resident used a fire extinguisher to smother the flames. Damage was contained to the stove and surrounding walls.
Washington firefighters responded. No injuries were reported.