Manhattan —Officials are working to determine the cause of fire at a residence in Manhattan.

Just before 1 p.m. on Friday, the Manhattan Fire Department was dispatched to 928 Thurston Street for a report of a structure fire.

Upon arrival, crews found a one-story duplex residential structure with light smoke showing. Crews entered the structure and determined that the kitchen area of the structure had been involved in a fire and the fire was nearly extinguished.

Crews ventilated the structure and performed overhaul to ensure there was no fire extension. A total of 17 firefighters responded on 6 fire apparatus. At the time of this release, crews are still on scene assisting with the fire investigation.

The residential structure was not occupied upon the arrival of crews and was believed by the owner to be vacant  The owner is listed as Rahim Borhani of Manhattan, Ks.  The  loss has not bee determined.