HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fire Crews, responded to the 900 Block of North Wilshire Friday for a reported grass fire.
Prior to first arriving units, additional reports advised a home was also involved.
Initial arriving units confirmed a structure was exposed to the grass fire. They were able to extinguish the grass fire rapidly and the exposed exterior of the involved home in about l 5 minutes.
Damage to the home was estimated at $15,000. The cause of the fire was due to a neighboring home burning items in burn barrels and due to Red Flag burn conditions, the fire spread rapidly.
No injuries were reported from the fire that was reported around 3:30 p.m.