Gas explosion, fire in downtown Hutchinson

Kansas Gas Service working to help those impacted by Hutchinson explosion, fire
Kansas Gas Service is working to provide help for those impacted by Saturday’s natural gas explosion on Hutchinson’s Main Street. While there weren’t any deaths nor serious injuries from the blast, the damage and evacuations have some businesses temporarily shut down.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.”
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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Video: Firefighters flee as Hutchinson business explodes, NTSB investigating
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) is in Hutchinson investigating an explosion caused by a natural gas leak on Saturday.
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Hutchinson building explosion leads to many recalling 2001 deadly blast
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