Early morning fire severely damages Cedar Rapids residence

A residence on M Avenue NW had “major” damage after an early morning fire on Sunday.

According to a Cedar Rapids Fire Department media release, firefighters were dispatched at 3:48 a.m. to a residential fire at the 500 block of M Ave NW.

Upon arriving at the scene firefighters reported flames showing from the front of the house. They pulled one water line, and then another, before bringing the flames under control, according to the release.

A search of the interior of the home was done before an all clear was reported, according to the release. No residents appeared to be home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. Damage to the residence was listed as “major” in the release but no other information was given.

The fire remains under investigation.