HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Fire department investigators have closed their investigation into the fire at 909 S. Main Street that occurred on New Year’s Day.

The fire resulted in the loss of the entire structure, however, some contents were salvageable.

The fire will officially be classified as undetermined, however, all indications lead to a wood-fired stove that was used to heat the building.

Investigators theorize that the chimney flue became overheated somewhere around the roof line. The origin of the fire was at the ceiling level around the heating flue. Extensive damage to that area and burned materials made it difficult to confirm beyond a reasonable doubt, so they ruled the cause as undermined.

Investigators spent two days on scene, examining the scene, sifting debris, looking over evidence and interviewing witnesses and owners.

The Hutchinson Fire Department battled sub-zero temperatures to bring this fire under control. Two buildings that burned to the north and south of the building were saved.