Updated Oct. 11 at 1:03 p.m.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson fire crews responded to 3200 E. 30th for a fire at the Evergy energy plant Friday morning.
A large column of black smoke could be seen while units were responding. On arrival, fire was found inside the old power generating tower that was being demolished. A demolition recycling crew was working with a cutting torch when insulation and roofing material caught on fire. The strong north wind spread the fire quickly.
Fire crews utilized two aerial streams and quickly brought the fire under control. Fire crews, with the help of the demolition crew, were able to move items to finish extinguishing the fire.
The fire was reported around 10:45 a.m.
Updated Oct. 11 at 11:20 a.m.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Hutchinson Fire Department says it has brought the fire under control with no threat of it spreading any further. Crews continue to put out various hot spots at this time.
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson fire crews are at the Evergy power plant site for a fire. The fire is located at the old power plant facility that is being demolished.
According to Reno County 911, the fire was called in around 10:45 a.m.
More information will be released when it is made available.