RENO COUNTY—Investigators say an electrical issue is to blame for a fire in a garage attached to a home in Hutchinson.
Just before 6:30a.m. Thursday, fire crews responded to 4302 Foothill Drive in Hutchinson for a reported structure fire, according to Fire Chief Steve Beer.
The first arriving unit reported smoke from the garage and attic area.
Fire crews were able to bring the fire under control quickly with fire damage being contained to the garage area of the home. Following investigation, the fire cause was determined to be an overloaded extension cord, according to Beer. Occupants of the residence escaped the fire without injury.
The Hutchinson Fire Department was assisted by Reno County EMS, Kansas Gas, and Evergy. Beer has not released details on a damage estimate.