HFD

At 2:45 a.m. Saturday, the Hays Fire Department, Hays Police Department and Ellis County EMS were dispatched to a structure fire at 701 Walnut.

Upon arrival, fire crews found heavy smoke conditions on the second floor of the home.  Fire crews had to break out windows on the second floor and apply water on the fire from the outside before making entry to completely extinguish the fire. One extra engine was dispatched from Ellis County Rural Fire Department for mutual aid.

Fire crews stayed on scene to check for fire extension and remove any carbon monoxide in the home. The home was turned back over to the tenants. The last fire unit left the scene at approximately 4:45 am.

A total of 22 fire fighters responded, staffing six fire trucks and support vehicles. No injuries were reported.