Residents safe after house fire in Jefferson City

The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a structure fire in the 1000 block of Buena Vista Street around 2 a.m. Sunday.

There were 18 emergency responders on scene.

One person was inside the home when the fire started, but the resident was able to get out safely.

The firefighters who arrived at the scene first said that flames were coming from a window of the single-family residence. They had to use an aggressive interior fire attack to get the fire under control.

Firefighters said they believe the fire started in the kitchen.

Red Cross is assisting the victims, one adult and two children, to find a place to stay and to cope with the loss of the home and belongings.

The Jefferson City Fire Department and Police Department are investigating the fire.

Fire officials also said that while people are changing their clocks for Daylight Savings Time, they should also check their smoke detectors and change the batteries if needed.