Omaha home a total loss after Saturday morning fire

OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Heavy smoke was seen coming from an Omaha house fire Saturday morning.

According to the Omaha Fire Department, crews were called out at 9:37 a.m. to a home near 75th and Blondo Street.

Firefighters arrived and went inside, finding a heavy fire in the basement that had spread into the attic. Crews had to withdraw from the home due to difficulty accessing the fire. The blaze was eventually brought under control and crews continued to extinguish hot spots.

Fire officials say everyone inside managed to get out before crews arrived and no injuries were reported.

Officials say the home valued at an estimated $148,300 is considered a total loss after the blaze.

Investigators are working to determine the cause of the fire.