HUTCHINSON, Kan. — An early morning fire in Hutchinson Wednesday may have been intentionally set.
According to Hutchinson Fire Chief Steve Beer, the department was called out at 4:18 a.m. to 715 West 9th on a report of a structure fire.
When crews got there, they found a single story home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the home. As fire crews entered the home, they located the seat of the fire in a bedroom that had extended into the attic space and other areas of the home.
Crews made an aggressive interior attack and were able to stop the spread of fire before it moved through the entire attic space. No one was home at the time of the fire; however, fire command was given additional information that the home was intentionally set on fire.
HFD remains on scene overhauling the structure ensuring that the fire is under control. HFD fire investigators continue to work the ongoing situation. No injuries were reported.
HFD would like to thank the following agencies for their support in this incident, Reno Co. Emergency Communications, Reno County Emergency Medical Services, Hutchinson Police Department, Hutchinson Public Works, Evergy and Kansas Gas.
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