MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Hutchinson firefighters battled a structure fire early on Monday morning.
Division Chief of Operations Jeremy Unruh said that at approximately 3:30 a.m., crews responded to a report of a possible structure fire near 56th Street and Old K-61. Upon arrival, firefighters encountered heavy fire coming from a structure that appeared to have been burning for an extended period of time.
Fire crews initiated a defensive fire attack and established rural water operations to support suppression efforts. The fire was considered under control around 4:15 a.m., though crews remained on scene for several hours addressing hot spots.
56th Street is expected to remain closed until approximately noon today as crews continue working throughout the morning hours.
Fire investigators are scheduled to begin investigating the cause of the fire at daybreak. No firefighter injuries were reported.