Flames seen coming from home near Business Loop 70

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

Firefighters responded to a call for a house fire near the Business Loop in Columbia on Thursday night.

Flames were seen coming from a home in the 1100 block of Pannell Street. Firefighters were using water from a hydrant from the corner of Smith Street.

High flames were seen coming from the second floor of the home and firefighters were heard using chainsaws to get into a portion of the building.

At least five firetrucks were seen on the Smith Street side of the scene.

Assistant Fire Chief Lester Shewmake told ABC 17 News at the scene that firefighters believe no one was in the home at the time of the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The fire was out by 11:06 p.m.

ABC 17 News is working to learn more information. Please check back for updates.