HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters had to fight another blaze in super cold conditions Wednesday night.
At 10:50 p.m., crews were sent to 118 East Avenue E for the report of smoke in a residential building. Light smoke was showing from the attic of a small home. The fire was in the walls and attic near the electrical panel. Crews were not able to put the fire out completely until power was cut to the home. Two people were inside and noticed the smoke and called 911. No one was hurt.
Hutchinson Fire wants to remind home occupants that usage of portable heaters can be hard on electrical systems. If they get overloaded, fires can result.
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