An early morning fire destroyed a Hutchinson home.
Crews were called out to 212 Buckskin just before 2am and found the roof of the home fully involved. Hutchinson Battalion Chief Darin Gehring says that the home, which belongs to Dr. Jim Stout, is a total loss.
Gehring says the family’s dogs woke the Stouts, who were able to get out safely. The two dogs did not survive.
Fire crews had to battle the fire from the outside for fear of structural collapse.Gehring estimates the total loss in the fire at around $600,000, and although the exact cause of the fire may not be known, it is strongly believed fireworks may have been involved.
Investigators found a large amount of fireworks debris around the home, and lawns in the neighborhood were littered with spent fireworks this morning.