HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Just after 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 708 W. 1st for a reported structure fire, according to 911 dispatch.

Initial reports indicated that there were children still inside of the home, but it was quickly determined that all individuals were accounted for.

Fire units reported smoke showing from the single-story residential home. Crews quickly worked to contain the fire to the area of origin, however, smoke damage occurred throughout the home.

The family escaped wearing only the clothes on their backs. Red Cross was notified to assist the family. All family members were looked at by Reno County EMS. All individuals refused treatment or transport and were able to stay warm in the early morning frigid temperatures in their vehicle.

The cause of the fire is believed to stem from frozen water pipes thawing out earlier in the day. This is the second fire in the past two days that was related to the thawing out of frozen pipes.