The Red Oak police department responded to a house fire that broke out Wednesday, June 24^th at around 8:13-a.m. at 309 E Nuckols street in Red Oak. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the residence was still occupied by the tenant Nicole Smith and 4 small children. All occupants did evacuate the residence with the assistance of law enforcement without injury. The fire was showing from the back of the residence and initial fire ground operations did contain the fire to back of the residence. No injuries were reported. The fire is currently under investigation at this time.