(KAIR)--A firefighter was injured early Saturday while battling a blaze that caused heavy damage to an Atchison home. 

Atchison Fire Chief Pat Weishaar said fire crews responded to the fire at 927 Mound Street around 12:50, with reports indicating there were flames and black smoke inside the residence.  

When crews arrived, Weishaar said they found the rear of the structure to be  fully involved in fire.  

He said crews made an interior attack to battle the flames when one of the department's firefighters sustained an injury.

The injured firefighter was able to be pulled to safety by a fellow firefighter where they were treated by Atchison County EMS who was on scene for standby.

The firefighter was transported to Amberwell hospital where they were treated and later released.  

Weishaar said the resident of the home was able to escape safely and received assistance from the Atchison Salvation Army who also responded to assist First Responders. The Atchison Police Department also assisted.

A family pet was rescued by fire department personnel and treated by EMS. There was no immediate word on the pet’s condition.
 
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.