LONGVIEW, Texas — No one was injured Monday night after a house fire in Longview caused roughly $50,000 in damages.
The Longview Fire Department responded to the 500 block of Crystal Street in Longview to find fire on the front corner of the house and extending into the attic.
Officials said it took about 20 minutes to bring the fire under control. The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damages.
While no one was injured, five residents are receiving help from the Red Cross, according to LFD.
Officials said they believe the fire started from ashes that were discarded earlier in the day by a resident after cleaning out the fireplace.