Red Oak Fire firefighters were called to the scene of a structure fire a little after 10-a.m., Sunday. According to Red Oak Fire Chief John Bruce, crews were dispatched to 111 East Joy Street, and once inside, found a fire in the first floor kitchen area. While they worked to quickly knock down the flames, other firefighters searched the house and were able to rescue a dog, who was unharmed. Two residents got out of the house and were evaluated at the scene, but refused transport to the hospital.

Chief Bruce said the fire originated in an over-the-range microwave. He said also the home was still able to be occupied, even though it sustained moderate fire and smoke damage in the kitchen, and minor smoke damage to the rest of the house. Firefighters from Stanton and Elliott, as well as the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Communications, Red Oak Police and MidAmerican Energy all assisted at the scene.