RENO COUNTY— The Hutchinson Fire Department dealt with a significant fire incident at 2404 E 4th Avenue on Tuesday. In response to the situation, all available fire apparatus in Hutchinson were mobilized to effectively manage and contain the fire, according to a media release from the fire department.
In addition to the Hutchinson Fire Department, mutual aid has been provided by Pretty Prairie, District 3, Buhler, District 8, and South Hutchinson. Newton and McPherson helped run additional calls while the incident continued.
The fire has been extinguished and will be monitored for 24 hours for hot spots. All mutual aid has been released. Two firefighters were treated for dehydration and released.
Heavy equipment from the Department of Public Works assisted alongside an F500 foam trailer provided by Colwich, to aid in the firefighting efforts.
Due to the intensity of the fire and high temperatures, fire crews rotated every 20 minutes to ensure proper rehabilitation and hydration.
Fourth remains closed from Halstead to Chemical. The cause of the fire has not yet been released.
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RENO COUNTY — The Hutchinson Fire Department is currently managing a significant fire incident at 2404 E 4th Avenue. In response to the situation, all available fire apparatus in Hutchinson have been mobilized to effectively manage and contain the fire, according to a media release from the city.
In addition to the Hutchinson Fire Department, mutual aid has been provided by Pretty Prairie, District 3, Buhler, District 8, and South Hutchinson. Newton and McPherson have been requested to help run additional calls while this incident is still undergoing.
Heavy equipment from the Department of Public Works is on the scene, alongside an F500 foam trailer provided by Colwich, to aid in the firefighting efforts.
Due to the intensity of the fire and high temperatures, fire crews are rotating every 20 minutes to ensure proper rehabilitation and hydration. One firefighter has been transported to a local hospital by Reno County EMS and has since been released.
At this time, the fire remains active, and no investigation has yet commenced. Additionally, one individual unaccounted for has been located and is safe.
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