Hutchinson Fire Department
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters put out an apartment fire late Thursday night in the 100 block of West 9th. They were called out at 11:30 p.m. and found a two story multi-family structure with heavy fire showing from the front entry extending to the second floor.
Crews pushed their way inside attacking the fire and looking for victims. There was fire throughout the home and into the attic. Crews were able to put the fire out with minimal extension to the second apartment.
One injury was reported, but that person was treated on scene by Reno County EMS and released. There was heavy fire damage in one apartment, with just smoke damage and some minor fire damage in the second apartment.
The fire is under investigation. The American Red Cross was called to assist the occupants.
Hutch Fire would like to thank Reno County EMS, Kansas Gas, Evergy, the Red Cross, Hutchinson Public Works and Reno County Emergency Communications for their assistance on Thursday.
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