Dec 27, 2023

Family of four escapes Wednesday morning fire

Posted Dec 27, 2023 11:10 PM

Hutchinson Fire Department

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A family of four made it out safely from a house fire Wednesday morning.

According to a release from the Hutchinson Fire Department, crews were called to the 300 block of West 8th around 6:15 a.m. Wednesday, where they found a fire in the attic of a single-story home.

Damage from the fire was limited to a small area of one room.

Four people escaped the fire, but were displaced. The Red Cross is helping the occupants.

The cause is currently under investigation. The department says it is not ruling out an electrical issue.

Hutchinson Police, Hutchinson Reno County Dispatch and Evergy assisted along with the Red Cross.

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