HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson fire crews were kept busy with two more fires Wednesday afternoon. That is on top of the fire they had early Wednesday morning.
The first afternoon call came in at 12:22 p.m. as crews responded to 315 William Street for a structure fire. Upon arrival crews found a 20 x 25 detached garage, fully involved. Crews began fire operations and implemented measures to protect a house to the west. Initial fire attack operations were hampered due to explosions from stored fireworks and structural instability of the building. The fire was brought under control at approximately 12:50 p.m. No occupant or firefighter injuries were reported.
While crews were clearing up that fire, crews were dispatched to 322 E. Osborne Street around 2:20 p.m. for another fire. Upon arrival, crews found a residential home with heavy smoke coming from the front of the residence. Crews began an aggressive interior fire attack. Search and Rescue efforts confirmed the structure was unoccupied at the time of the fire. The fire was brought under control in about 30-minutes.. The resident of the structure was displaced and is receiving assistance from the American Red Cross. Both fires are still under investigation.
This is the fifth fire in Hutchinson in the past three days
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