MARC JACOBS
Hutch Post
Firefighters rescued three pets from a burning home Saturday afternoon after a blaze broke out on Halsey Drive.
According to the Hutchinson Fire Department, crews were dispatched around 4:40 p.m. to find heavy fire on the back side of a single-story house. Firefighters quickly launched an exterior attack to contain the flames before moving inside to search the residence.
During their search, crews located three pets trapped inside. One dog had to be given oxygen after being pulled from the home, but all three animals survived. No residents were home at the time of the fire, and no injuries were reported.
Fire officials said the fire was brought under control within about 30 minutes. Crews then remained on scene to check for hotspots and assist with the investigation.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.