Fire Rescue News- Fire destroys house in Avalon

AVALON -- Firefighters are investigating what sparked a blaze that completely destroyed a one-story home in Avalon.

Initial calls for the fire were reported before 4:00 a.m. Wednesday on the 500 block of 21st Street.

An NBC 40 reporter on the scene says the firefighters had to cut into the roof to gain access to the home.

Nine people were inside at the time of the fire, and all nine managed to escape the house before firefighters arrived.

One person was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.

Authorities have not yet determined the cause of the fire.

Check back for more updates as information becomes available.