CLEVELAND — Cleveland fire responded to a house fire on Thornhope Road, just south of Puritas Avenue Monday morning, according to a tweet from Cleveland fire.
Shortly after 7 a.m., fire officials said crews were on scene responding to a two-story occupied home.
All residents inside the home were evacuated, according to a tweet.
#CLEFIRE Companies on scene of working fire in 2 Story Occupied house on Thornhope (South of Puritas) in the 3rd Battalion. Occupants safely out. Crews making progress. #searchandrescue. pic.twitter.com/OXCMqzGWjq
— ClevelandFire (@ClevelandFire) May 13, 2019
One of the residents credited her smoke detector with waking her up and ultimately getting her out of the burning home.
“The Smoke Alarms woke her up.” No injuries at this morning house fire on Thornhope in the 3rd Battalion. Fire now under control. @NEORedCross called to assist residents. Call (216) 361-5535 for #CLE residents in need of Smoke Alarms. #SaveALife #StaySafe. pic.twitter.com/5rl0xvyzja
— ClevelandFire (@ClevelandFire) May 13, 2019
Video shows smoke engulfing the home as crews worked to put out the fire. Firefighters found a set of car keys among a pile of charred debris.
Residents often ask #CLEFIRE if we can find their keys for them after a fire. Usually a daunting task, but today Battalion Chief Mike Vazquez found the needle in the hay stack. One bright spot in a sad morning on the west side. Crews picking up now. #StaySafe pic.twitter.com/TAhJIFdBUq
— ClevelandFire (@ClevelandFire) May 13, 2019
Officials have not yet determined the cause of the fire.
