At approximately 1:11 PM, MFRD companies were dispatched to the 4000 block of Hillview Drive for reports of a home on fire in the area. Upon arrival on scene, fire personnel discovered a single story residence with heavy smoke and flames present.
No occupants were inside the structure at the time of fire department arrival. This is a developing incident, as firefighters continue to mitigate the incident.
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UPDATE (2:29 PM)
The fire is under control. Firefighters remain on scene performing overhaul operations.
A preliminary investigation to determine the cause of the fire is underway.
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