(KAIR)--An Atchison home incurs damage as the result of an early Monday morning fire.

Atchison Fire Chief Ted Graf told MSC News firefighters were called to 720 South 12th Street shortly after 2:00.

The fire was confined to the attic, and left the roof of the home with considerable damage.

The interior of the home sustained what Graf called significant smoke and water damage.

Graf said the occupant of the home was able to escape the fire without injury.

As firefighters battled the fire in the sub zero temperatures, the resident was sheltered in the warmth of an Atchison County EMS ambulance until a family member arrived on the scene.

According to Graf, fire crews remained on the scene for around 3-hours.

The Kansas State Fire Marshal’s Office was called in to assist with the investigation.

Late Monday afternoon, Graf said the investigation points to a lit fireplace as the cause due to missing mortar.

The home was occupied by a woman and her son.

The cost of damage is estimated at more than $75,000.