Fire causes substantial damage to Jefferson Twp. home

JEFFERSON TWP. — UPDATE @ 10:45 a.m.: 

A fire that broke out in a Jefferson Twp. home Thursday morning caused significant damage to the structure.

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Crews were dispatched to the 300 block of Albers Avenue around 8:20 a.m. and reported heavy smoke and flames were coming from the structure.

Firefighters said all occupants of the house and their pets were able to make it out safely before crews arrived on scene.

The cause of the fire is unknown and is under investigation, firefighters said.

No injuries were reported.

Additional details were not released.