No one injured in late night fire

[caption id="attachment_15015" align="alignleft" width="270"] Firefighters are shown ventilating the roof. -Reporter photos by Chris Barragy[/caption]

(Above) The Clear Lake Fire and Police Departments were called to 1121 N. 5th St. early Thursday morning for a house fire.  Damage is estimated at $18,000.

The Clear Lake Fire Department was dispatched to a reported fire at 1121 N. 5th St. at 12:15 a.m. Thursday. The Clear Lake Police Department, Clear Lake Fire Department and Cerro Gordo County Sheriff’s Department responded.

Upon arrival, heavy smoke was billowing from the second story and attic spaces of a two-story home.  Three occupants of the home, Denver Foote, Jeremy Anderson, and Jamie Kilborne, and their pets, had safely evacuated prior to the fire department’s arrival.

Firefighter’s entered the home and quickly contained the fire to the attic space and second story of the home.  Ventilation of the smoke and heat was obtained with roof top ventilation and use of powered fans. Damage was contained to the attic and second story.

The fire is believed to have been caused by overloaded electric circuits in the attic that initially ignited insulation and spread to framing members of the roof and ceiling. Damage estimate is $18,000.

The property is owned by Jeff Whitehurst, of Clear Lake,  The owner did have insurance for the property. The Clear Lake Fire Department responded with three companies with 15 firefighters and was assisted by the Ventura Fire Department with one company and five firefighters. Also assisting was staff from Alliant Power Company.

There were no injuries.