HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Around 1:40 Tuesday morning, the Hutchinson Fire Department responded to 2713 Timber Lane for a report of a structure fire.

Arriving units found heavy smoke and flames coming from an attached three-car garage. Fire crews were able to quickly contain the fire by mounting an aggressive interior attack. This allowed fire crews to stop the spread of fire before it entered the interior of the home. Crews were able to contain the fire damage to the garage, however, some smoke damage was noted throughout. The garage sustained heavy damage. The homeowner and family were home at the time of the incident and alerted by the sound of the smoke detectors. Battalion Chief Rex Albright said, “this is another reminder that smoke detectors do work, make sure yours are operational.”

The owner reported seeing fire coming from the garage and called 911. The entire family evacuated safely. No injuries were reported.

Hutchinson fire investigators remain on scene, working to determine the cause of the fire.