(Atlantic, Iowa) – Atlantic Fire Department personnel were called to the scene of a house fire a little before 10-a.m. today. The first crews arriving a 901 Birch Street reported a “working fire,” and requested additional personnel. Mutual aid was requested from Marne and Lewis Fire, for their equipment and manpower, as well. Thick, gray-black smoke continued to pour from the home, as of the latest observation at 10:40-a.m. (Ric Hanson, Photos)

Heavy flames were still visible as of 11:50-a.m., according to scanner traffic.

The fire is believed to have started in the basement. Additional details are unavailable at this time.