Deadly fire in Concordia – Concordia Blade Empire

By Russell Gagnon | Stab writer of the blade

On the morning of February 20, a house fire in East Fifth Street 211 tragically claimed the life of the concordia resident Marcus Stedman at the age of 58.

In an official explanation published at the Blade empire, the police chief of Concordia, Brent Klein, explained: “On February 20, 2025, the Concordia police authority reacted to a 911 call at around 11:06 a.m. The 211 East Fifth Street reported in Concordia. In addition to the department of the Cloud County, the Concordia Police Department contacted two people who were in the house. One of the occupants suffered burns and was transported by private vehicle to the North Central Kansas Medical Center for medical treatment. The second inmate did not need medical care. The people informed the authorities that a third person had remained in the residence. The fire brigade and law enforcement authorities in Concordia tried to go to the residence to locate the person. Due to the fire that the house overcome, the inside was unsuccessful. “

The Concordia Fire Department arrived at 911 at the crime scene about three minutes after the first call. Fire chief John Christensen said: “When arriving, the Concordia Fire Department discovered the residence, which completely devoured itself in flames, and thick smoke sipped out of the structure. … a quick search was carried out, but the captured occupant could not be found due to strong smoke and fire. The fire suppression started and continued until 3 p.m. when we could finally extinguish all flames. “

The fire brigade was on site with six vehicles: Head 1, Motor 1, Medic 4, Medic 5, Command 1 and Command 2.

The Concordia fire department had 10 firefighters on site; The rural district 4 had three firefighters, the fire brigade of Clyde had a fireman, the office of the US state of Kansas.

Chief Klein explained: “Tragically, the body of 58-year-old Marcus Stedman was in the residence at around 3:50 p.m. Mr. Stedman was died on site. “

The fire brigade of Kansas, the Concordia fire brigade and the Concordia police, actively examine the cause of the fire. At this point, the exact cause of the fire remains examined.

Anyone who has information about this incident is asked to contact the Concordia Police Department under number 785-243-3131.

The Blade Empire was notified by several people of false Gofundme pages or donation websites online, which are said to collect cash for the family. The funeral home Chaput-Buy collects all donations or gifts from those who want to help the family affected by this tragedy and ensures that the proceeds are handed over directly to the family.