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Kansas motel fire under investigation

Fire on Wednesday at a Hutchinson Motel-photo courtesy KWCH
Fire on Wednesday at a Hutchinson Motel-photo courtesy KWCH

HUTCHINSON– Investigators are working to determine the cause of a Wednesday morning motel fire in Hutchinson.

Fire units responded to the Budget Host motel on West 4th for just after 7:30 a.m., according to a media release.

Crews found heavy fire involvement on the first floor with fire extension to the second story.

They made an aggressive attack on the room involved. Significant fire damage was sustained to in that room.

Preliminary damage is estimated at $75,000, to include the building and contents. No injuries were reported.

The fire was controlled in 10 minutes, while units remained on scene for an hour overhauling and monitoring for hot spots.

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