Extensive smoke damage to SE Jmst home, Mon.

Jamestown  (CSi)  The Jamestown City Fire Department responded to a call just before 4-p.m., Monday to 116 4th Avenue, Southeast.

The caller reported his house was filling up with smoke.

City Fire Chief Jim Reuther says major smoke damage was reported to the two story home, that was theorized to have been caused by an electrical fire in the ceiling from a vent fan, with flames traveling along a wall.

An occupant of the home was examined for smoke inhalation, at the scene by Jamestown Area Ambulance Service first responders.

The Buffalo Valley Red Cross offered assistance, however the occupants indicated they have a place to stay.

23 firefighters and six city fire units were on the scene for about an hour.

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