HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters were called just after 3 a.m. Thursday to Hutchinson Health and Rehab at 2301 North Severance for a fire in the facility.
They found light smoke coming from the laundry room. Residents in the north wing of the building were evacuated while the fire was put out.
The sprinkler system was working at the time of the fire and helped keep the fire contained to the laundry room.
Firefighters removed a smoldering laundry basket and ventilated the north wing of the building.
There are no injuries and residents have been returned to their rooms.
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