JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Rural Fire Department was paged out to a camper fire that spread to a home in rural Jamestown Tuesday morning.

Fire Chief Brian Paulson says the call came in a little after 8:30 AM to 315 38th Street NW Jamestown. Paulson reports a camper was on fire next to an attached garage of a ranch style home. First units arrived on scene just after 8:50, where the fire spread to the garage of the home and was advancing through the home’s attic space and kitchen.

“Our crews made a quick knock down of the fire and began an extensive overhaul operation to ensure we had the fire fully contained,” Chief Paulson stated. “The camper, vehicle in the garage, garage, as well as other contents in and around the garage are a total loss. The kitchen area did receive structural fire & water damage.”

The rest of the home did have heavy smoke and some water damage.

Chief Paulson says a lone female occupant was in the basement at the time and unaware of the fire.

“She was alerted and helped outside by a Stutsman County Sheriff’s Deputy,” Chief Paulson reported.

The North Dakota Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

“Great job by our fire crew. We had a good response time and they made a quick stop on rapidly advancing fire,” Paulson added.

The Stutsman county Sheriff’s Office and Jamestown Area Ambulance also assisted on scene.