Fire Caused by Burning Incense Does $60,000 Damage to Home

Firefighters responded in the overnight hours Saturday to a house fire in the 6400 block of 13th Street.

Firefighters found smoke and fire coming from the second floor of the two-story home when they arrived shortly after 4 a.m., according to the fire department.

Firefighters conducted an aggressive interior fire attack and quickly brought the fire under control, the fire department said.

The resident, a woman, smelled smoke and was able to escape unharmed, the fire department said. The fire department said there were no working smoke alarms in the home.

Red Cross is providing support to the displaced occupant, according to the fire department There were no injuries.

Damage is estimated at $60,000, according to the fire department.

According to fire investigators, the fire was accidental. Burning incense at the top of the stairwell caused the fire.