RENO COUNTY— Fire crews worked two house fires Monday in Hutchinson.
Just after 8:30 a.m., fire crews responded to a fire at 110 Carlton Road. First-arriving crews found heavy fire showing from the west side of the home, according to Fire Chief Steven Beer.
Most of the fire was on the exterior of the home with some minor extension into the soffit of the roof and a utility room window. This fire was under control at 8:50 a.m. There were no injuries reported.
Just before 5:30 a.m Monday., crews responded to 526 E. 2nd Street and found an unoccupied home involved in fire., according to Beer.
The fire was brought under control at approximately 6:45 a.m. and extensive overhaul measures took place due to a large amount of goods being stored in the residence.
A resident of the home to the east was displaced and is being assisted by the American Red Cross.
Investigators determined the fire on Carlton Road started due to discarded ashes from a fireplace into the trash bin. Beer reminded the public to use caution as the temperatures begin to drop when discarding ashes. Discarding ashes into a non-combustible container with a lid is recommended. The cause of the fire on 2nd street is still under investigation.