According to Fire Chief Charles Stansfield, the Webster City Fire Department was called to assist the Woolstock Fire Department shortly before 3 p.m. Thursday at the residential fire which was believed to have started in the kitchen. Upon arrival, the Webster City firefighters found smoke coming from the two-story single family dwelling. Stansfield said the crew began the fire attack, shut down the utilities and conducted a search of the structure to determine if anyone was inside. They found no one in the home.

Woolstock Fire Department arrived with additional personnel and assisted with the fire attach, search and overhaul, Stansfield said.

The fire was quickly brought under control and the home was ventilated ro remove smoke from the home.

An investigation was conducted and it was inconclusive as to what started the fire, Stansfield said, adding that the origin of the fire was in the middle of the first floor.

“Damage to the structure was extensive, including fire through two floors and heavy smoke damage,” Stansfield said.

There were no injuries reported.