Jefferson City Fire Department responds to structure fire on Monroe street Saturday night

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

In a press release, the Jefferson City Fire Department said it responded to a fire in the 1300 block of Monroe Street at 9:15 Saturday night.

According to the release, the first fire company that arrived on scene reported seeing smoke and fire in the basement of the home. Crews then worked to keep that fire from spreading to the first floor of the house. However, the home was filled with a large amount of smoke and heat damage.

Two adults and a child lost their home due to the fire.

The American Red Cross is currently providing them with aid.

The department reports responding with five fire apparatus, two chief officers and two fire department chaplains, for a total of 19 personnel. It also reports that the Jefferson City Police department and Cole County EMS assisted at the scene.

The cause of the fire is being investigated by JCPD and the Missouri State Fire Marshall's office.