HUTCHINSON – Officials in Hutchinson are investigating the cause of a Saturday morning fire at a home in Hutchinson.

Just after 2 a.m. on Saturday the Hutchinson Fire Department under direction of Battalion Chief R. Albright responded to the 900 block of East 5th Ave for a reported structure fire, according to a media release.

When fire crews arrived, they found light smoke within the structure due to an exterior fire found on the backside of the home.

The fire was extinguished rapidly and contained to the exterior of the home.

Residents were home at the time and reported the fire. Damage is estimated at $500.00 and the cause remains undetermined.

Residents were able to return to the home after the incident.
Hutchinson Fire Department responded 6 units with no injuries reported.