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Gas leak blamed for $30K damage in Kansas house fire

Thursday night fire at a home In Hutchinson-courtesy photo
Thursday night fire at a home In Hutchinson-courtesy photo

HUTCHINSON– Fire officials say a gas leak around a furnace is responsible for a Thursday night fire at a home in Hutchinson.

Just after 9 p.m., fire crews responded to a residence in the 800 block of West 19th Street and found heavy smoke showing from the entire structure, according to a media release.

The fire was extinguished in 15 minutes, however crews remained on scene for a couple hours performing overhaul and investigation.

Damage to the home is estimated at $30,000, with damage to the contents and structure.

There were no injuries.

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