The Lake Lenore Fire Department responded to a house fire Monday morning on the 400 block of 1st Avenue.

Crews were called around 7:30, the Humboldt Fire Department was called in for assistance but the blaze was mostly out when they arrived.

Careless smoking is the early indication of a cause although that is under investigation.

One occupant at the home got out safely, he was taken to hospital for precaution.

Crews were scouring the upstairs of the home about an hour after the blaze was extinguished.