(KNZA)--No injuries were reported after fire caused substantial damage to a Hiawatha home early Thursday morning.
Fire Chief Patrick Sheldon said firefighters were called to 900 Iowa Street shortly after 2:20.
When firefighters arrrived, he said about half the house was fully engulfed in flames.
Sheldon said the residents, who were home at time of the fire, got out safely after being awaken by smoke.
The fire was brought under control by 4 a.m. and firefighters remained on the scene until around 6 a.m.
Sheldon said an investigator from the Kansas State Fire Marshal's Office will investigate the cause of the fire.
The Robinson and Horton Fire Departments assisted in battling the blaze. Also assisting at the scene were Town and County EMS, Squad 48, Hiawatha Police Department and Brown County Sheriff's Office.
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