HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Local firefighters were called to a structure fire Monday morning in the 500 block of East Avenue E. When they arrived, they found smoke coming from the attic of the residence.
The fire was controlled in about 15 minutes with units on scene for two hours.
Preliminary damage is estimated at $10,000. Damage was sustained to the walls and attic area around the fire place.
The cause of the fire appears to be combustible materials too close to the flue pipe of the fire place. There was one person at the residence, however, they were able to get out of the home uninjured.
The fire was reported around 11:30 a.m.