Topeka Fire Department Investigates Alarm at Washburn University Health Center
The Topeka Fire Department responded to a fire alarm activation at the Petro Allied Health Center on the Washburn University campus. The incident was determined to be an accidental equipment malfunction, with no fire or damage reported.
Topeka, KS, November 10, 2026 — The Topeka Fire Department responded to a fire alarm activation at the Petro Allied Health Center, located on the Washburn University campus.
Officials confirmed the department’s response to the alarm. The incident occurred at the Petro Allied Health Center.
Upon investigation, the cause of the alarm was determined to be an accidental equipment malfunction. No fire was found at the scene, and no damage was reported as a result of the incident.
Further details regarding the specific equipment that malfunctioned were not immediately available. The Topeka Fire Department has not released information on the exact date or time of the alarm activation.
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