Fire damages Fulton duplex

A fire broke out Monday at a Fulton duplex after oil got too hot on the stove and ignited.

According to the Fulton Fire Department, authorities were called at 5:53 a.m. Monday to 1202B Kathy St.

"We got there and had a working fire in the kitchen and flames were showing," Assistant Chief Kevin Coffelt said. "Crews went in and attacked the fire. It did go into the attic some, but the fire was out in about 10 or 15 minutes."

The fire department used several engines to attack the flames. Twenty-one firefighters responded to the blaze.

The only occupant in the home was out of the house when crews arrived on the scene. A dog was inside the home, but firefighters were able to rescue it.

Coffelt said there was a smoke detector in the home, but it was not working properly.

"It is very important to have working smoke detectors. Smoke detectors have proven time after time to save lives," he said.

Coffelt offered the services of Red Cross aid to help Jessie Thompson, the lone resident in the unit, but that he declined.

The fire department estimated the damage at $50,000. The attached duplex had minimal damage and fire damage was contained to the kitchen and attic area.

Smoke and water damage was present through the rest of the home.