May 10, 2025

HFD fights garage fire on Friday afternoon

Posted May 10, 2025 1:09 AM
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MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post

At 4:25 PM on May 9, the Hutchinson Fire Department (HFD) was dispatched to the 100 block of West 9th Street for reports of a structure fire. Upon arrival, fire crews found a garage fully engulfed in flames.

HFD Truck 1 quickly took action, deploying a hand line and aggressively attacking the fire. Firefighters worked swiftly to prevent the flames from spreading to nearby garages, ensuring the safety of the surrounding properties.

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Thanks to the quick response and coordinated efforts of the HFD, the fire was brought under control in a short time. Crews remained on scene for approximately an hour to conduct a thorough investigation and extinguish any lingering hotspots.

No injuries have been reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.