South Bend, IN – Just before 9:30 a.m. Sunday, the South Bend Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of Lincolnway West, according to a post from the department.
Crews arrived to find smoke coming from the home and located a small fire on the second floor. Firefighters were able to bring the blaze under control within about 20 minutes.
One adult was evaluated on scene for smoke inhalation but did not require hospital transport, officials said. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the residents affected by the incident.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation, and no additional injuries were reported.
Authorities have not released an estimate of damages or the number of occupants displaced. Fire officials are reminding residents to check smoke alarms regularly and have an evacuation plan in place in case of emergency.
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