RENO COUNTY – Officials are working to determine the cause of a Friday house fire in Reno County.

Just after 10:30 a.m., the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to the 900 block of North Elm for a structure fire, according to a media release.

Initial arriving units reported smoke showing from the attic. First arriving crew initiated fire attack procedures. Crews found fire in the basement and attic.

The fire was extinguished in 30-minutes however crews remained on scene for a couple hours performing salvage and overhaul.

The house was not occupied at the time of the fire. The fire was reported by a passer-by.

Damage to the home is estimated at $20,000
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HUTCHINSON, Kan. – Fire Crews were on scene Friday morning for a fire in a one story home at 927 North Elm, the corner of 10th & Elm.

Heavy smoke coming from the small structure. Fireman had to cut through the roof to get to where they believe the source of the fire was.

But heavy smoke was also coming out of the front door of the home, no flames were visible.

We hope to have more on this story later this afternoon.