Hutchinson Fire Department
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — At 12:17 a.m. Wednesday, The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 300 block of North Severance for a report of a structure fire. Crews found a single-story residential structure with smoke showing throughout the house. Crews immediately entered the structure and found a small fire in one room. Crews were able to extinguish the fire quickly eliminating any further threat.
The home was occupied by two people who self-extricated themselves. Both occupants were seen by Reno County EMS and released from the scene. No injuries were noted. The fire is currently under investigation.
Earlier Tuesday evening at 7:48 p.m., HFD responded to Olive Garden 1700 East 17th for smoke in the structure. Crews were able to find a defective capacitor with in the HVAC system. Olive Garden employees had evacuated the entire structure before HFD arrival.
HFD would like to thank the following for their assistance; Reno County Emergency Communications, Reno County EMS, Hutchinson Police Department, and Evergy.
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