HUTCHINSON—Fire crews rescued three people from an apartment fire Monday afternoon.

According to a release from the department, the fire was initially reported as an appliance fire just after 4:30 p.m., but was quickly upgraded to an apartment fire, as firefighters found heavy black smoke pouring from a second floor apartment at the Royal Apartments at 324 East 1st in Hutchinson.

One adult male and two children were taken from the scene to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for further evaluation. Their injuries were not life-threatening.

There was heavy fire damage in the apartment where it started, with smoke and water damage in four other units in that building.

The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced families. The fire's cause is still under investigation.

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 </figure>HUTCHINSON—Fire crews rescued three people from an apartment fire Monday afternoon.According to a release from the department, the fire was initially reported as an appliance fire just after 4:30 p.m., but was quickly upgraded to an apartment fire, as firefighters found heavy black smoke pouring from a second floor apartment at the Royal Apartments at 324 East 1st in Hutchinson.One adult male and two children were taken from the scene to Hutchinson Regional Medical Center for further evaluation. Their injuries were not life-threatening.There was heavy fire damage in the apartment where it started, with smoke and water damage in four other units in that building.The American Red Cross is assisting the displaced families. The fire's cause is still under investigation.

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