Hutchinson Fire Department
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson firefighters had multiple calls going on at once Monday afternoon. The first was just before 5 p.m. in the 5400 block of East 4th.
Crews were able to see smoke shortly after leaving their stations. A home was fully engulfed in fire being driven by wind sustained at 28 miles per hour gusting to 43 miles per hour.
The wind spread the fire north from the single story home to two large brush piles and a vehicle and started two small brush fires. Hutchinson Fire started rural water operations and upgraded the alarm. Outside departments were requested for water supply.
The East 4th fire was put out by approximately 6:30 p.m. However, while they were working that fire, another call came in in the 200 block of West Avenue F for another structure fire. Mutual aid was requested and some apparatus from the original fire responded. Fortunately, the second fire was small and handled quickly.
Crews are still checking hot spots and making sure the gusty winds don't allow for reignition, so they will be on scene for a few more hours. Please avoid the area, as they are still at work.
The three adults and one child that occupy the home on East 4th were not home at the time of the fire. Due to the extent of the damage, fire crews are still looking for pets that may have escaped. No injuries were reported and the investigation will take a while after everything is fully put out.
Many departments came together to help. Hutchinson Fire specifically thanks Reno County Emergency Communications, Reno County Sheriff's Officers, Reno County EMS, Hutchinson Public Works, Kansas Gas Service, Evergy, Reno County Emergency Management, Buhler Fire Department, Reno County Fire District 8, Reno County Fire District 9, South Hutchinson Fire Department and the American Red Cross.
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