Independence Fire-EMS respond to a structure fire.

Late last night, first responding units found smoke showing from the attic at 1016 E. Edison. Firefighters battled the fire from inside taking a line to the second floor of the residence. While one group fought the fire from inside other firefighters assisted with ventilation. The fire was quickly brought under control but the second floor sustained extensive damage.

Independence Rural and Dearing Rural Fire assisted with the fire. There were no injuries.