Hays Fire Department
On October 4 at approximately 7:38 p.m. the Hays Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a fire in an apartment complex located at 1414 E. 29th Steet in Hays.
Initial reports from neighbors calling 911 were that a smoke alarm was going off in the apartment with smoke coming from the front door and possibly someone was inside.
Arriving fire crews found smoke coming from the front door. The firefighters had to force the door open and discovered an unconscious female on a couch. Firefighters rescued the female occupant and extinguished the smoldering fire. The female occupant was transported to the hospital.
The cause of the fire is determined to be accidental due to cigarette smoking.
Damage to the apartment was minor smoke damage and some fire damage to chair cushion.
The Hays Fire Department would like to thank Ellis County Communications, Ellis County Fire Department Company 5, Ellis County EMS, and Hays Police Department for their assistance.
The Hays Fire Department would like to remind everyone to check smoke and carbon monoxide alarms to make sure they are functioning correctly. Please contact the Hays Fire Department if you are interested in the smoke alarm program.