RENO COUNTY—Two pets died in a house fire on Saturday in Hutchinson.

Just before 7p.m. crews responded to a reported fire at a home in the 1000 block of North Plum, according to a media release.

First arriving crews found minimal smoke visible from the exterior of a single-story duplex. Once inside the residence, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active fire in the kitchen.

During the search, crews located two dogs inside the home and removed them; however, both animals were pronounced deceased. All occupants had safely exited prior to firefighters’ arrival.

The fire was brought under control quickly, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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 </figure>RENO COUNTY—Two pets died in a house fire on Saturday in Hutchinson.Just before 7p.m. crews responded to a reported fire at a home in the 1000 block of North Plum, according to a media release.First arriving crews found minimal smoke visible from the exterior of a single-story duplex. Once inside the residence, firefighters encountered heavy smoke and active fire in the kitchen.During the search, crews located two dogs inside the home and removed them; however, both animals were pronounced deceased. All occupants had safely exited prior to firefighters’ arrival.The fire was brought under control quickly, and no injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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