JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Jamestown Fire crews were called to a home in Southeast Jamestown Monday afternoon after a caller reported his house was filling up with smoke.

The call came in just before 4 PM to 116 4th Avenue SE. Officials say major smoke damage was reported to the two-story home. It’s estimated the cause was an electrical fire in the ceiling from a vent fan with flames traveling along the wall.

An occupant of the home was examined for smoke inhalation at the scene by Jamestown Area Ambulance members. The Buffalo Valley Red Cross offered assistance as well.

23 firefighters and six city fire units were on the scene for about an hour.