Fire Destroys Company

Fire Destroys Company

American Fire Apparatus Company, a division of Collins Industries, Inc., of Hutchinson, Kan., was destroyed by fire on Dec. 19. Losses were estimated at $1.1 million.

Thirteen fire trucks being assembled were burned along with the plant’s machinery and materials. A Collins spokesman hoped production would be resumed in 90 days.

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Hutchinson Kansas fire

Man Arrested After KS Fire That Killed Two

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