Monroe Fire Protection District battles small fire at Kyle Court

BLOOMINGTON – Monroe Fire Protection District firefighters responded to Kylie Court Monday evening after a report of a possible fire.

As firefighters headed upstairs they reported smoke and located a small fire in a bathroom.

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Firefighters were able to quickly extinguish the fire with very limited damage. Once the fire was out a positive pressure fan was used to ventilate the smoke out of the home.

The fire was accidentally caused by a candle.

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The homeowners were home when the fire started and was able to exit safely before firefighters arrived.