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JAMESTOWN, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – The Jamestown Fire Department was called to a house fire just before 8 AM Thursday, July 15th.

Crews responded to the house at 423 6th Avenue NW. The Jamestown Fire Department reports that seven individuals were evacuated from the house. Six from the main floor and another in the basement. Officials say one person was transported to JRMC by Jamestown Area Ambulance for smoke inhalation. No other injuries were reported.

Traffic was diverted by the Jamestown Police Department.

After investigation, the cause of the fire has been listed as “Juvenile Fire Play.” Extensive smoke damage was reported along with some fire damage.

Five units and 23 firefighters were on the scene about one hour.