Firefighters from Anita and Wiota were called to the scene of a residential fire at 1810 Main Street in Anita, late Friday night. Crews were dispatched at around 11:55-p.m.  When they first arrived on the scene, there was smoke, but no fire. Wiota Fire was then told to disregard the call.

According to former Chief Josh Peach, Fire Chief Eric Steffenson spoke with the occupant of the home, who had managed to extinguish the flames before firefighters arrived. The home sustained minor damage.  Crews were on the scene for just under two-hours.

No other details are currently available.