HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One person has died as a result of an early morning fire in Hutchinson.

The victim has been identified as 44-year-old Jason Conrad from Tucson, Arizona. He was the only occupant in the apartment at the time of the fire. Cause of the fire is still under investigation

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HUTCHINSON, Kan. – One person died in Saturday morning fire in Hutchinson. 

Just after 2:30 a.m. Saturday Hutchinson Fire crews responded to the 1000 block of North Poplar for a report of a shed fire, according to a media release.

Initial arriving units found smoke and fire venting from a window on a small apartment. While entering the structure, crews found a victim. This victim was removed from the structure and pronounced dead by Reno County EMS. 

The fire was controlled in 20 minutes. 

Crews remained on scene for 3 hours and about 50 minutes performing overhaul and investigation operations. 

The fire is still under investigation and no name has been released on the victim. 

Damage estimated at $40,000.