(Cumberland, Iowa) – Firefighters from Cumberland and Massena, along with Cass EMS personnel, responded to a residential fire southeast of Cumberland, Sunday evening. The fire at 70324 Richland Road was reported at around 6:09-p.m.  According to dispatch reports, the home’s owners were attempting to douse the flames in the ceiling, prior to firefighters’ arrival.

Cumberland Assistant Fire Chief Sean South tells KJAN News that the homeowner discovered smoke near an electrical box on the porch, and called 9-1-1. Upon arrival, fire crews found flames in the wall and attic of the residence. Crews cut access holes and were able to extinguish the flames.

Everyone got out of the home safely, and there were no injuries, but the house has extensive damage, according to South.