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Coverage dated September 24, 2026

State investigators find alarm system failed during Kansas apartment fire

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Investigators said backup batteries serving the fire alarm system failed an inspection in November.

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  1. KSNT Topeka

    State investigators find alarm system failed during Grandview Plaza apartment fire (opens KSNT Topeka)

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    Context: The attached video initially aired on Sept. 20, 2026. GRANDVIEW PLAZA (KSNT) - Kansas fire officials say the fire alarm system at a local apartment complex failed to activate after lightning reportedly struck the building and sparked a fire last weekend, displacing dozens of people.

  2. KSN Wichita

    State investigators find alarm system failed during Kansas apartment fire (opens KSN Wichita)

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    Investigators said backup batteries serving the fire alarm system failed an inspection in November.

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