Crews arrived on scene within minutes and reported a fully involved fire that appeared to start in the garage area and spread to the two-story house.
Credit: Bill Lackey
Credit: Bill Lackey
Smoke and flames could be seen for blocks, witnesses reported.
Springfield Fire Battalion Chief Jeremy Lynn said he could see a column of smoke when he was leaving fire headquarters downtown to respond.
Lynn said the home’s occupants were outside and uninjured when firefighters arrived.
Fire marshals will investigate the cause of the fire, which is still undetermined, Lynn said.