One person and four cats were evacuated from a burning home in Hutchinson on Monday. Around 1 p.m., the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 200 block of West 28th Street for the report of a structure fire. Upon arrival, crews found smoke pushing out of the front door out of a single-story home. Dispatch reported to units that there was a possible occupant inside trying to get pets out. Crews operated in an offensive strategy by stretching a hose line to the front door. The first crew that arrived on scene was able to hear the occupant inside the home, and made entry to perform rescue. The occupant was removed from the home and checked by Reno County EMS. Crews started an aggressive attack in the kitchen area of the home, and were able to extinguish the fire quickly. Search crews cleared the home and rescued four cats. The Hutchinson Police Department, Reno County EMS, Kansas Gas, Evergy and the Hutchinson-Reno County Communications Center assisted.
Source: KAKE – News
