Updated Aug. 27 at 1:01 p.m.

HUTCHINSON, Kan. — Hutchinson fire crews were busy responding to two fires Tuesday morning.

Crews responded to a fire at 403 W. 15th Ave. around 3:45 a.m. On arrival, crews located a fire in an inside wall of a two-story apartment.

The fire started from an electrical line that was fed from the electric meter to the residence. The fire was contained to the area of origin by fire crews. Firefighters overhauled the area of concern for any remaining hot spots.

Then, around 6:20 a.m., fire units responded to 710 E. 10th for a report of a structure fire. On arrival, crews found a single-story residential home with smoke and flames visible. Fire crews performed an aggressive interior attack while other crews searched the home to see if someone was inside. Apparently, no one was home at the time of the incident.

Fire crews were able to get the fire under control, but not before it did extensive damage to the first-floor rooms and attic space. While containing the interior fire, fire crews battled heat and flames to save an adjacent home from catching on fire. That home was approximately 20 feet away. The home did suffer some siding damage because of the extreme heat.

Investigators believe the fire was burning for some time before it was called into 911 dispatch.

Crews remain on scene putting out hot spots while investigators work the incident to narrow down a cause.