S&L Hardware Located At 1518 E. River St. Deemed A Total Loss
The community is rallying behind community business owners Shane and Lisa Schweda after S&L Hardware was deemed a total loss after a structure fire on Saturday, Nov. 22.
The fire happened just hours after they closed at noon on Saturday and quickly spread throughout the building.
According to the Eureka Fire Department, crews responded to the blaze at 3:52 p.m. and were on scene at 1518 E. River St., in just three minutes. Crews encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions, upon arrival.
Crews were able to make entry into the structure and quickly extinguish the fire. The business suffered smoke, heat and water damage. The cause of the fire was investigated by the State Fire Marshall’s office, and is believed to be electrical in nature.
Fire Chief Luke Westerman stated, “Our first arriving crew members were able to make entry into the structure, locate the fire, and quickly extinguish it before the fire extended to other portions of the structure.” The fire was listed as under control at 4:15 p.m.
Other responding agencies included Greenwood County Fire Department - Central Division, Greenwood County Sheriff’s Office, Greenwood County EMS, Evergy, ATMOS, and the American Red Cross.
As the fire began to expand within the facility, many residents shared they felt and heard explosions in the area of S&L Hardware. It is believed that those were caused by the ammunition and aerosol paint cans exploding.
Fundraisers
Various fundraisers are now in the works to help S&L Hardware rebuild, as well as assist employees during the next few weeks.
is selling tickets for a chance to win a custom painting created by Lisa’s mother, Linda Meyer.
All proceeds will directly support S&L Hardware employees: Abby Gulick and Aubrey Maxwell.
Tickets are $10 each. Visit The Eureka Herald, M-F, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. or contact Robin at 620-7500714. The painting will be on display at The Herald later this week. The drawing will be held on Dec. 12.
Sonic of Eureka is selling their $5 community coupon cards, which include various deals and can be used at ANY Sonic in the nation. All proceeds will go directly to the Schwedas.
A Pizza Hut fundraiser is being planned for Tuesday, Dec. 2. A portion of that day’s sale will benefit the Schwedas. Customers are asked to mention the fundraiser when placing their orders.
Monetary donations can also be sent to The Eureka Herald, PO Box 590, Eureka, KS 67045. Checks should be made payable to S&L Hardware. Donations can also be sent via Venmo to @Lisa-Schweda Please note if you are wanting to enter the drawing if donating via Venmo.
A GoFundMe was also established and can be found at https://gofund.me/19fda820d
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