Gas explosion, fire in downtown Hutchinson

Hutchinson residents still in shock following gas-fueled explosion
In the aftermath of Steffens Auto -- a long-standing business in Hutchinson -- being destroyed by a gas-fueled explosion and fire, emotions are heavy and some questions are left unanswered.
Exact cause of Hutchinson gas explosion still unknown
“Because this product came from a pipeline, it was odorized gas, it had been through and had the odor added through distribution,” said Tony Tracy with the Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office. “In ’01, it was bulk storage, and that had no odor.”
No one injured after gas explosion shakes downtown Hutchinson
An explosion caused by leaking natural gas destroyed a building, leading to the evacuation of a large area in downtown Hutchinson.
Evacuation order issued after gas leak, building explosion in downtown Hutchinson
Crews have initiated a defensive operation using unmanned fire streams. All city resources from Hutchinson Fire and Buhler Fire, District 3, and South Hutch were deployed. The State Regional Hazmat team from Sedgwick County will be on-site to perform remote unmanned monitoring for gas.
Crews monitor downtown Hutchinson area after gas leak, explosion cause evacuation
Hutchinson officials have evacuated several blocks near and around downtown while firefighters fight a large blaze at a longtime auto parts store, according to officials and online reports.
Residents, businesses react to downtown Hutchinson explosion
Fire crews and investigators are still working to determine the cause of the explosion and where the fire is coming from. With gas and electricity still cut off for much of the area, many residents and business owners are left with questions.
Firefighters battling active blaze in Hutchinson
Thick block smoke is rising over Hutchinson this morning as fire crews are battling a blaze in the 400 block of South Main Street.
Fire evacuation order in Hutchinson after gas leak, building explosion
Mayor Stacy Goss said that all the City of Hutchinson fire crews are deployed along with crews from Reno County Fire District Number 3, Buhler and South Hutchinson fire departments. The area between Avenue A and Frank Hart Crossing and Popular Street and Adams Street are currently under an evacuation.
Gas explosion, fire in downtown Hutchinson; area evacuated
Officials in Hutchinson, Kansas evacuated several blocks near and around downtown after a gas leak caused an explosion at a longtime auto parts store, fire chief Steven Beer said Saturday. (Feb. 22, 2
Building explodes in downtown Hutchinson, streets and sidewalks on fire
A building exploded in downtown Hutchinson on Saturday morning just as firefighters arrived to investigate a report of a strong gas smell. According to Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer, firefighters responded to the call at Steffans Auto Parts just before 9:30 a.
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