No injuries reported after house fire in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Editor's note, 2/6: The title of the source from the Jefferson City Fire Department has been corrected.

Jefferson City fire crews were able to knock down a house fire in about 20 minutes in central Jefferson City early Friday morning.

Jefferson City Fire Department crews were called to 207 E. Atchison St. for a structure fire at 3:15 a.m. Friday. The street reopened just after 6:30 a.m.

Jefferson City Fire Department Asst. Chief Jake Holee told ABC 17 News at the scene that a Cole County ambulance driving by spotted smoke coming from a home's attic. The EMS crew was able to warn the five people inside to evacuate. No injuries were reported.

Four adults, one child and a pet were displaced and are being assisted by the American Red Cross, according to a release from the Jefferson City Fire Department.

When fire crews arrived, they found heavy smoke and fire in the attic, according to a press release. Holee told ABC 17 the fire was brought under control within 20 minutes. Holee told ABC 17 crews that 20 fire personnel and two chief officers responded to the scene. Fire crews were assisted by one Cole County Fire Protection District Engine Company, four officers with the Jefferson City Police Department, four Cole County EMS units, and two EMS Chief Officers. 

Holee could not say if the home is a total loss, but there is heavy damage.

The fire is believed to be accidental. The cause is under investigation, according to the release.

When ABC 17 News crews arrived at the scene, there were four JCFD fire trucks, two Cole County EMS ambulances, and three JCPD police cars blocking the area.

This is a developing story. Check back later for updates.