Early Morning House Fire Under Investigation

Firefighters with five fire companies eventually got the blaze under control, but the damage was extensive. The dollar loss was estimated at around $40,000. No injuries were reported.

The house was thought to be occupied when the fire was reported to 911 Communications, but the occupant reportedly left the scene before firefighters arrived. Lieutenant Henry McElvain with the Fire Investigation Division said the cause of the fire is undetermined and under investigation.