Four displaced after early morning house fire in Jefferson City

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

Four people are without a home after a fire broke out early Sunday morning in Jefferson City.

According to a press release from the Jefferson City Fire Department, firefighters were called to the 1000 Block of West McCarty Street just after 1 a.m. Crews found heavy smoke coming from the first floor and basement.

Firefighters also found heavy fire showing from a vehicle in the basement garage, according to the release. All people were outside of the home.

The fire was put out, but left behind heavy smoke damage on all levels of the home.

No injuries were reported.

The vehicle is considered a total loss, according to the release. Two adults, two children and three pets were displaced by the fire. The individuals are being assisted by the Red Cross.

The fire cause and origin of the vehicle was undetermined, the release says.