(KAIR)--Atchison Firefighters are investigating a structure fire early this morning. 

Fire Chief Ted Graf says firefighters were dispatched at 6:00 this morning to 1227 Hickory Street for a report of a possible fire.

Crews noticed visible smoke coming from the roof and front door of the residence with fire visible through a basement window.

They found no victims inside the home and no injuries are reported.

The fire was confined to the basement with smoke and heat extending throughout the home.

Graf said it appears no one was home at the time of the fire and a search for the occupants in ongoing.