HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fire units responded to the unit block of South Plum for the report of a structure fire. When they arrived, they found nothing showing initially. Once inside, they found light smoke and the back wall of the house around the electric meter burning.
The fire was controlled in 15 minutes once Westar arrived and was able to cut the power. Units were on scene for an hour. Damage is estimated at $2,000. Damage was sustained to the exterior wall and electrical service.
The cause of the fire appears to be electrical. A neighbor noticed the problem and notified the fire department. No one was injured in the fire.
That call came in around 7:17 a.m.