UPDATE 10:45.— South Hutchinson fire crews responded to American Packaging just before 10 a.m. when a gazebo that is used for employee breaks caught fire. The fire quickly spread to the grass and burned past the company building into an open field.
Crews were able to stop the fire at the property line with Collins Bus.
No word on what caused the fire but a discarded cigarette might have been a factor. There were no injuries. Crews are still on the scene putting out hot spots.
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SOUTH HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Firefighters are battling gusty south winds on a fire call Wednesday morning in South Hutchinson.
The initial call came at at 9:57 a.m. for a structure fire behind American Packaging at 400 West Blanchard.
A small gazebo appears to have been involved, but the main threat at this point is the resulting grass fire. A Red Flag Warning is in effect until 6 p.m. tonight.