Firefighters in Harlan responded to a structure fire at around 6:15-this (Tuesday) morning. Upon arrival on the scene at 2306 6th Street, in Harlan, crews could see the living room of the home was completely engulfed in flames, with a window broken out in the front of the house. The fire was contained mostly to the living room, with smoke damage throughout the entire house.

Authorities say one resident in a basement bedroom was awakened by smoke alarms in the house and was able to get out safely. The other two residents were already at work when the fire started. The Harlan Fire Department was on scene for about two hours. The cause of the blaze was under investigation.

(Thanks to Michele Andersen/KNOD – Harlan)