HUTCHINSON— Officials say carelessly, discarded cigarettes are blamed for starting a fire on Monday in Hutchinson.

Just after 6:30 pm, the Hutchinson Fire Department  responded to the 300 block of West 1st for a structure fire, according to a media release.

Arriving units found smoke showing from a storage unit and smoke showing from the roof area of the structure.

The fire was controlled in 15 minutes, while units remained on scene for an hour overhauling and monitoring for hot spots. Damage to the structure is estimated at $10,000.

There were no injuries