HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department responded late last night to 1213 E. 3rd Street for a reported structure fire.

Initial arriving units reported heavy smoke coming from the single-story residential home. Crews worked quickly to contain the fire to the kitchen area of the structure, but not before the home sustained moderate damage.

The homeowner was home at the time of the fire and called 911. The homeowner was treated by crews on scene for possible smoke inhalation. The occupant was later transported to the Hutchinson Regional Medical Center by Reno County EMS. The condition of the patient was unknown early this morning.

The home didn’t have a working smoke detector. As a reminder, if you need a smoke detector, please call the Hutchinson Fire Department administrative line at 620-694-2871 for additional information on how to obtain one.

The fire was reported around 11:41 p.m. Monday.