EDMUNDS, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – A fire heavily damaged a home in Edmunds around 4 AM on Tuesday, August 20th.

Kensal Fire Chief Dave Kramer said the homeowner was able to get out of the structure after he was alerted by a smoke detector in the home. No injuries were reported.

Kramer said the cause of the fire is under investigation with the State Fire Marshall’s office.

Fire fighters from the Kensal and Pingree Fire Departments put out the fire on August 20th.