(KLZA-- Elk Creek and Tecumseh fire fighters responded to a house fire in Elk Creek about 7:30 a-m Sunday morning.  

According to an Elk Creek Fireman the fire appeared to have been electrical in nature and went up a wall and got into insulation in the second story of the home.

Fire Fighters had to cut a hole in the roof of the home to help extinguish the blaze.

The home is owned and occupied by Patty Werman and her children. They were able to get out of the home, no injuries were reported.