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HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Just before 11:30 p.m. Thursday, Hutchinson firefighters responded to 312 East 5th Avenue for a reported structure fire. The structure was a multi-family dwelling. All occupants were able to escape the fire without injury.
Heavy fire was showing from one apartment when firefighters arrived. The fire was contained to the original apartment. There was moderate damage to the apartment. Three families and multiple pets were displaced from the fire. Fire crews remained on scene for two hours conducting overhaul and investigation. The investigation remains open but the cause appears to be accidental.