By CRISTINA JANNEY

Hays Post

Update: Fire crews were called to the Epworth Towers, 2800 Augusta, Friday night for a report of smoke.

A resident had accidentally turned on one of the burners of her stove without removing the burner covers. This caused the cover and an item on top of the burner to melt and smoke.

Residents were evacuated while the smoke was cleared from the building. The residents were allowed to return to their apartments after a brief time outside.

Hays Interim Fire Chief Ryan Hagans said no one was injured in the incident.

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Fire crews are on scene at the Epworth Towers, 2800 Augusta, Hays.

The apartment complex was evacuated about 8 p.m.

Residents reported smoke on the sixth floor of the building.

Watch the Hays Post for more information as it becomes available.