Authorities say no injuries were reported following a fire Wednesday afternoon, in Marne. Firefighters from Atlantic and Marne responded to a reported wood burning stove-related fire at 402 Franklin Street, just before 1:30-p.m.

Photo from the Atlantic Fire and Rescue’ Facebook page.

Officials said heat from a wood burning stove on the back porch of the residence apparently caused a nearby wood pile to ignite. The wood pile was apparently smoldering for quite some time before it erupted into flames. The pile and stove were fully involved in a fire when the first crews arrived on the scene. The blaze was contained to the porch and woodpile, both of which were said to have been a total loss.

Firefighters from Marne Fire Department and Atlantic fought to contain the blaze. They were assisted by deputies with the Cass County Sheriff’s Office, and Cass County Emergency Management Director Mike Kennon.