Investigation continues into deadly house fire

An investigation continues into a house fire that occurred Oct. 13 at a home on Grand Road just south of Fort Scott, officials said Wednesday.

Jeff Wagaman, spokesman for Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt's office, said a structure fire that took place at a residence located at 2166 Grand Road on Oct. 13 "remains under investigation" and that a timetable for the investigation is currently undetermined. He said he could not release additional details on the investigation at this time.

The Scott Township Fire Department and the Fort Scott Fire Department were dispatched about 10 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 13 to the fire. Members of the Kansas Highway Patrol and the Bourbon County Sheriff's Office also responded to the scene.

Once on scene, the male resident of the home, Brent A. Bollinger, 25, was found with burn injuries and transported to Mercy Health Center and later flown to the University of Kansas Hospital. His condition was not available as of press time. A KU hospital spokesman said last week that Bollinger was listed in serious condition.

A second victim, Bryson D. Bollinger, 2, was also found with burns and transported to Mercy Health Center. Bryson Bollinger was then transferred to Children's Mercy in Kansas City and then to Shriners Children's Hospital in Cincinnati, Ohio. He was listed in serious condition on Wednesday, a spokeswoman said.

Last week, a body found inside the home was identified as Brenna Nicole (Stewart) Bollinger. Bourbon County Undersheriff Bill Martin told the Tribune last week the cause of death will be determined by autopsy to be conducted in Kansas City, Kan. Martin said Bollinger was identified through dental records.

The Kansas Bureau of Investigation and the Kansas State Fire Marshal were contacted for assistance in trying to determine the cause of the fire.

Rose Rozmiarek, chief of investigations for the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office, also said Wednesday the incident is still under investigation.