Investigation underway after fire at McPherson car dealership

MCPHERSON, Kan. (KWCH) - Update: Midway Motors shared that its Ford and Chrysler store in McPherson “will be closed until further notice” following a fire at the dealership early Wednesday morning.

Midway Motors said it’s GM store is “fully open and operational” and confirmed that no one with the business was injured in the fire. The dealership also said that as it works to contact customers, its phones are working.

“We appreciate all the support already pouring in from the community and the quick help from the fire department early this morning,” the business shared on its Facebook page.

The McPherson Fire Department reported responding to the structure fire a little before 3 a.m. Wednesday at the dealership at 2065 E. Kansas Avenue.

“Upon arrival, crews found a commercial structure with smoke showing and flames coming from the roof. Additional resources were requested from the Galva, Inman, and Moundridge Fire Departments,” the McPherson Fire Department said. “The fire was brought under control and extinguished.”

While the cause of the fire remains under investigation, the McPherson Fire Department said that foul play isn’t suspected.

That’s a thing that our crews have to train on is commercial fires, from commercial buildings, and then also residential fires," McPherson deputy fire chief Seth Graham said. “So it’s a totally different ballgame for how you fight fires and tactics and things of that nature.”

An investigation is underway after a fire to a car dealership in McPherson.

The McPherson Police Department reported responding to the scene at Midway Motors with fire departments from McPherson, Galva, Inman and Moundridge.

As of about 4 a.m., McPherson police confirmed that the fire was out and advised the public to avoid the area and not to stop on US-56 Highway or Centennial.

12 News reached out to the McPherson Fire Department for details about the fire, including the extent of damage and how it started.