One person and a dog die in early morning house fire in Hutchinson

One person and a dog died in an early morning fire in Hutchinson Friday.

The Hutchinson Fire Department responded to a one-and-a-half story residential structure fire before 4 a.m. in the 200 block of West 15th.

They found two other residences also had been exposed to the fire. Those homes sustained moderate damage and are still habitable, according to the fire department.

The initial structure was a complete loss. Fire crews found the victim in that structure.

“HFD Structural Collapse personnel brought in special equipment to shore up a load bearing wall and secure a chimney before personnel were allowed into the structure to remove the victim and complete extinguishment,” the fire department’s release read. “Hutchinson Public Works Department brought in a loader to assist in removal of debris to assist in the process of victim removal.”

No other injuries were reported.

The Hutchinson Fire Department and state fire marshal are investigating the fire, including the cause.