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Officials work to determine cause of Kansas house fire

Friday morning house fire in Hutchinson
Friday morning house fire in Hutchinson

RENO COUNTY – Officials are working to determine the cause of a Friday house fire in Reno County.

Just after 10:30 a.m., the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 900 block of North Elm for a structure fire, according to a media release.

Initial arriving units reported smoke showing from the attic. First arriving crew initiated fire attack procedures. Crews found fire in the basement and attic.

The fire was extinguished in 30-minutes however crews remained on scene for a couple hours performing salvage and overhaul.

The house was not occupied at the time of the fire. The fire was reported by a passer-by.

Damage to the home is estimated at $20,000

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