SJFD responds to house fire early Thursday morning

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) -- The St. Joseph Fire Department responded to a house fire around 3:40 a.m. on Thursday, according to a Facebook Post from SJFD.

The fire occurred at 1519 Felix St., where fire crews encountered heavy fire conditions in the basement of the structure upon arrival.

Firefighters initiated an "aggressive interior attack" to contain and extinguish the fire.

One firefighter sustained minor injuries and was treated on scene by EMS. No civilian injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.