LFRD responds to early morning structure fire

June started out eventful as crews responded to an early morning structure fire on North Oak street. First due companies experienced heavy fire as they arrived on scene at approximately 0430 Monday morning. Crews utilized various hand lines and master streams to bring the fire under control. The residents who were home at the time the blaze started were able to safely exit the house before the fire department arrived. Crews deployed a defensive strategy due to the fire involvement, and was also set up to provide exposure protection on both sides of the house. Crews battled the fire for approximately one and a half hours until the fire could be brought under control and overhaul operations could begin. No firefighters were injured during this incident and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.