Gas explosion, fire in downtown Hutchinson

Gas leak causes explosion, evacuation around downtown Hutchinson, chief says
Hutchinson officials evacuated several blocks near and around downtown after a gas leak caused an explosion Saturday at a longtime auto parts store, according to fire chief Steven Beer. Firefighters were called at 9:26 a.m. about a gas odor at Steffens Auto Parts, 428 S. Main. It’s an odorized gas, Beer said.
Evacuation order issued after gas leak, building explosion in downtown Hutchinson
Nearly seven hours after the fire began, the sidewalk, street and foundation of Steffans Auto is still burning due to gas coming out of the ground at multiple spots, according to Hutchinson Fire Chief Steven Beer.
Gas leak, building explosion forces evacuations in Hutchinson
HUTCHINSON, Kan. (KAKE) – A gas leak that resulted in a building explosion in the southern end of downtown Hutchinson Saturday morning has prompted an evacuation alert for nearby residents.
Building explodes in Downtown Hutchinson, 10-inch gas main
Just before 9:30 a.m. Saturday E-911 was alerted to a gas odor report at Avenue E and Main Street, Steffans Auto Parts.
Gas leak, explosion leads to evacuations in Hutchinson
Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Fire crews responding to a call of a gas leak witnessed an explosion at a Hutchinson business that led to a fire and evacuations in the surrounding area. The explosi
Evacuation order in Hutchinson after gas leak, building explosion
Officials told member of the community, if you smell natural gas, leave the area immediately then call 911 and our Emergency Line 888-482-4950. Do not use any electrical equipment such as phones, garage doors, or light switches until you are a safe distance away from the odor.”
Hutchinson firefighters battle blaze downtown; nearby area evacuated
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. The fire started at Steffens Auto Parts,
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
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.
Hutchinson fire chief gives update after building explosion, gas leak Saturday morning
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