One person was transported to the Cass County Memorial Hospital following a house fire early this (Monday) morning, in Atlantic. Cass County Emergency Management Coordinator Mike Kennon told KJAN News a woman living in the home at 204 E. 6th Street (Tammie Sempek) was transported to CCMH by private vehicle, to be checked out and treated for smoke inhalation. The fire was reported at around 1:20-a.m. The woman told authorities a space heater was to blame for the fire that resulted in the structure being a total loss.  The fire was under control about 75 minutes after crews first responded to the scene, and mop-up operations had begun by around 2:35-a.m. (Click on the images to enlarge)

Rolling Hills Bank and Trust in Atlantic is accepting donations for Tammie Sempeck, to help her recover from the loss of her home. For more information, call them at 243-2244, or stop by 1307 E. 7th Street.

Photo’s by KJAN News Director Ric Hanson