The Manhattan Fire Department responded to 100 Dix Drive at 3:28 a.m. Monday for a fire at a one-story residential structure.
The Fire Department reported that there was heavy fire showing from the roof. The fire reached a second alarm before it was contained within 30 minutes.
All three occupants of the residence were able to exit the structure without injury prior to the arrival of firefighters. The occupants removed one dog as they exited and the fire department was able to remove the other.
The loss has been estimated at $40,000 to the contents and $80,000 to the structure, along with $5,000 damage to two vehicles. The owner is listed as David and Joni Braddock at 100 Dix Drive. The preliminary cause of the fire has been determined as fireworks.
A total of 17 firefighters and seven fire trucks responded to the blaze.