Apr 8, 2022 · TOPEKA (KSNT)- What was once a Topeka treasure has now been turned into rubble, making room for something new to possibly take its place. On Dec. 29, 2020, a fire broke out in South Topeka...

TOPEKA (KSNT) – Topeka firefighters helped put out a fire at the old White Lakes Mall Monday. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) was called around 1 p.m. on...

Dec 29, 2020 · Images of a fire that significantly damaged south Topeka's former White Lakes Mall, 3600 S.W. Topeka Blvd., prompted people to share a mixture of sorrow and nostalgia Tuesday.

Dec 30, 2020 · Authorities said a tip they received led them to arrest three people Wednesday in connection with the intentionally set fire that did an estimated $100,000 damage Tuesday morning at the former White Lakes Mall, 3600 S.W. Topeka Blvd. Topeka Fire Marshal Todd Harrison identified one of those taken into custody as Joel A. Sink, 18, of Topeka.

Oct 21, 2021 · At around 6:30 a.m. on December 29, 2020, the Topeka Fire Department made its way to the derelict White Lakes Mall. A giant blaze was eating its way through the building and pouring out of the roof. Because of the deterioration, asbestos, and black mold present in the building firefighters were not able to enter the building.

Aug 20, 2024 · Topeka firefighters helped put out a fire at the old White Lakes Mall Monday. Rosie Nichols with the City of Topeka said the Topeka Fire Department (TFD) was called around 1 p.m. on Aug. 19 to the 3500 block of SW Topeka Boulevard on reports of a fire.

Apr 6, 2022 · Fire crews fight a December 2020 fire from the roof of White Lakes Mall in Topeka. (KSNT Photo/Mark Feuerborn) A 2020 estimate before the fire put the White Lakes Center property value at...

Dec 31, 2020 · A two-alarm fire ravaged the White Lakes Mall building on a frigid Tuesday morning in south Topeka. According to Fire Investigators, the fire caused about $100,000 in damage.

Dec 30, 2021 · Around 6:40 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, a two-alarm fire was set at the White Lakes Mall. Crews worked for over 10 hours to extinguish the blaze which engulfed the building but saved...

Apr 20, 2022 · As of this writing, the mall is being torn down, which will be the end of its history. But what was exciting about the mall when it was new? What led to the rise of malls in general? What were the circumstances in Topeka in particular? Last but not least, what sources are available to find out more about White Lakes Mall?