(Update 3:35-a.m., 6/10/19) — Atlantic Fire and Rescue were called to the scene of a house fire Sunday evening, at 509 Oak Street. A neighbor spotted flames shooting from the building and called 911 a little before 9:20-p.m. Fire Chief Mark McNees said no one was home at the time.

The first crews to arrive on the scene found heavy smoke and flames. They were able to get most of the flames extinguished within 10 minutes, but then other areas began to flare up. There were no injuries. Medivac Ambulance, Atlantic Police, Deputies with Cass County Sheriff’s Office and Cass County Emergency Management Director Mike Kennon were also on the scene. Fire crews remained on the scene until about 1:30-a.m. today (Monday), checking for hot spots and overhauling. McNees said the cause of the fire remained under investigation.

The Salvation Army assisted the family with their shelter needs for the night.

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