(Villisca) Firefighters in Villisca responded at around 6:30-a.m. Thursday, to a residential fire at 102 E 1st Street. According to Villisca Fire Chief John Bruce, firefighters arrived to find heavy fire coming from the northeast room on the home’s upper level. They were able to contain the flames to the upstairs bedroom.

The bedroom sustained significant smoke and water damage. The remainder of the home also sustained considerable smoke and water damage, but was expected to be repairable. Chief Bruce said residents of the home got out safely, but Villisca Rescue treated a minor child for a burn before the child was released the child to a parent. No other injuries were reported. The Red Cross assisted the family.

The fire apparently started in the upstairs bedroom, according to the Chief, possibly from an overloaded extension cord. Crews wrapped-up their ground operations after about 2 ½ hours.

Assisting Villisca Fire at the scene, was: Villisca Ambulance, Red Oak Rescue, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Villisca Power Company, Villisca Public Works, and the Montgomery County EMA.