RENO COUNTY — One person died following a fire at the Store'N Go storage facility near 4th Avenue and Bonebrake Street in Hutchinson.
Just after 8a.m. Tuesday, crews were dispatched after the Hutchinson Police Department, already on scene, reported visible smoke from the facility, according to a media release.
Upon arrival, firefighters found one of eight 30-by-220-foot storage buildings filled with smoke. Crews forced entry into multiple units, cutting locks and doors, and launched an aggressive attack on four units actively burning.
While extinguishing the flames, firefighters discovered one deceased individual inside a unit that appeared to be used as a residence. The victim’s identity has not yet been confirmed. The Reno County Coroner’s Medical Investigator is working to determine the cause of death and make a positive identification.
The fire caused moderate damage to four units, with smoke damage affecting approximately 75% of the remaining compartments. No injuries to firefighters were reported. Crews are expected to remain on scene for several hours.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Hutchinson Fire Department’s Fire Marshal.