Fred Gough, Hutch Post

Hutchinson Fireman responded to a structure fire in the 300 block of West 25th, around 7:20 p.m. Friday.

When fire crews arrived, they found a light smoke coming from the attic. They were able to knock the fire down in about 25-minutes, with the fire causing damage to a back wall, a window and into the attic of the home.

There were three people inside at the time the fire started, including an adult female and two kids. They escaped uninjured. Fireman were also able to rescue their cats.

Damage is estimated at around 30-thousand dollars. The cause of fire appears to be unattended cooking. It appears hot coals fell from a grill starting the grass on fire and moving it to the residence.

The fire department urges people to be extremely careful with the dry conditions we are experiencing. Small fires can turn out to be very costly if not watched carefully.