(KAIR)--Two kitchen-based fires, at two separate locations, sent Atchison firefighters to the scene Sunday evening, with one requiring hospital care.

According to a release from Atchison Fire Chief Patrick Weishaar, his crews were called to 1200 South 6th around 6:30 Sunday evening for a report of a structure fire.

Finding heavy smoke coming from the home when they arrived, firefighters made their way inside and were able to extinguish the fire in the kitchen. However, Weishaar said the fire had extended to a room above the kitchen which firefighters learned later was a void space in a finished attic. They were able to access the space where the fire had spread by cutting a hole in the roof and were able to finish extinguishing the fire.

The home was left uninhabitable due to flame, smoke, and water damage.

One occupant was home at the time of the fire and was able to make it out safely before fire crews arrived.

One firefighter was transported to Amberwell Atchison for evaluation and released a short time later.

Investigators remained on the scene Sunday evening to determine the cause of the fire.

While on the scene of that fire, Weishaar says his department was called to another kitchen fire, this one at 201 Main Street at the Bridgeview Apartments.

Atchison County EMS also responded when it was reported the fire was extinguished but the apartment was full of smoke. They evaluated two of the occupants for smoke inhalation and one for minor burns.

Firefighter ventilation of the apartment allowed the occupants to return.