A blaze near Coburg in Montgomery County caused extensive damage to a home, Saturday night. According to reports, the fire at 2635 Highway 48 (about seven-miles south of Red Oak), was called-in by a passing motorist at around 10:30-p.m. When firefighters arrived, flames were seen coming from the southeast corner of the first floor. They contained the flames to one room of the home. No injuries were reported. Authorities said the fire was apparently due to an electrical malfunction.

The Red Oak Fire Department received mutual aid from the Elliott, Stanton, and Essex Fire Departments. The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, Red Oak Police, MidAmerican Energy, Montgomery County Communications and the American Red Cross all assisted at the scene.