(Danville, Va.) — The Danville Fire Department responded to a fire at 130 Girard Street at 7:51 am Saturday morning . Crews arrived and found light smoke coming from the front roof area of a small, single-story house.

Engine 5’s crew entered and found a fire in the ceiling around a light. They evacuated the occupants from the home and were able to pull the ceiling and extinguish the fire with 2 water fire extinguishers. Ladder 1’s crew then set up a fan to ventilate the structure. Engine 1’s crew secured utilities to the structure and then assisted the residents.

The fire was knocked down and under control in seven minutes. The house sustained minor fire and smoke damage in the living room and attic.

Sixteen fire personnel were on the scene for about 90 minutes. The Danville Life Saving Crew and Danville Police Department assisted on scene.

The cause of the fire was investigated by the Fire Marshal’s office and determined to be an electric short.

The occupants are being assisted by the American Red Cross.