HUTCHINSON, Kan. — A sprinkler system saved the Hutchinson Fire Department some headaches when they responded to a kitchen fire at 17 East 2nd in the Towers building in downtown Hutchinson just before 1:30 a.m. Saturday.

Fire crews were dispatched for a report of a fire alarm sounding in the building. Once on scene, crews upgraded the alarm for more fire resources as smoke was reported in the hallways on the third floor.

Fire crews made entry into the apartment to find the sprinkler system operating in the kitchen area of the apartment.

The sprinkler system was able to keep the fire contained and minimized structure damage to the rest of the apartment and building. Residents of the building were evacuated. No injuries noted.