A structure fire broke out at 10:59 a.m. Wednesday at 325 Van Buren Ave., though no injuries were reported from it.

The resident of the house was in the building at the time of the fire, but was able to escape.

It was determined it had started in the kitchen because of a grease fire from an unattended pot on the stove.

When fire crews arrived on the scene, they found heavy smoke coming from the residence, according to a press release.

The kitchen sustained heavy fire damage, and there was heavy smoke throughout the home.

Upon entering the home, they found fire coming from the kitchen and were able to quickly extinguish the fire.

The residents made arrangements to stay at another location. Crews were on scene until around 12:45 pm.

The press release states that the Charleston Fire Department was assisted by Mattoon Fire Department, the city of Charleston building department and Ameren CIPS.

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