HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The investigation continues into the New Year’s Day fire that destroyed a commercial building in the 900 block of South Main in Hutchinson.
According to Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer, parts of the building were taken apart so hot spots could be extinguished. It also allowed the department to send two investigators to comb through the building and look for a possible cause. Beer says no cause has been found at this time, but anything suspicious has been ruled out.
Fire crews had to battle the intense blaze and sub-zero temperatures during the fire, which broke out a few hours after the conclusion of a New Year’s Eve party.
No injuries were reported.