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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) — Authorities are investigating an early Wednesday morning fire in Sioux Falls.
The blaze occurred in the 300 block of North Nesmith Avenue.
No one was hurt in the incident.
Below is the news release from Sioux Falls Fire Rescue.
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Sioux Falls, South Dakota: At 6:17 AM this morning Sioux Falls Fire Rescue was dispatched to the 300 block of N Nesmith Ave. for a report of a structure fire. Initial units arrived to discover a single family home with smoke and flames from the back of the structure.
Crews worked to extinguish the fire and rapidly conducted searches on all levels of the structure. The fire was quickly extinguished and there were no civilian or firefighter injuries. Crews ensured that there was no extension of fire, and that no other hazards existed. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue responded with 21 personnel: 5 fire trucks, fire command, an inspector, and a fire chaplain. Sioux Falls Fire Rescue would like to thank Metro Communications, Patient Care EMS, the Sioux Falls Police Department, Sioux Falls Water Department, and Xcel Energy for their assistance on this scene.
Sioux Falls Fire Rescue would like to remind residents of the importance of working smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, as well as having established escape plans.
For more information from Sioux Falls Fire Rescue, visit www.siouxfalls.org/fire or follow us on facebook.com/siouxfallsfire and twitter.com/siouxfallsfire
