Hays Fire Department
At about 1:58 p.m. Wednesday, the Hays Fire Department was dispatched to a report of a fire in a manufactured home at 1010 Reservation Road in Hays.
Arriving fire crews found flames coming from the front and rear patio doors. Fire crews deployed two attack lines to extinguish the fire, and it was eventually brought under control.
Afternoon winds added to the fire spread. Crews stayed on scene for several hours to ensure that all hotspots were extinguished.
No occupants were home at the time, but three family pets did not survive. The cause of the fire is determined to be accidental.
The Hays Fire Department would like to thank Ellis County Communications, Ellis County Fire Department Company 5, Ellis County EMS, Hays Police Department, Red Cross, and Midwest Energy for their assistance.
The Hays Fire Department would like to remind everyone to check smoke and CO alarms to make sure they are functioning correctly.
Please contact the Hays Fire Department if you are interested in the smoke alarm program.