The Shreveport Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire at 2823 Kelsey Street at 3:13 AM.  Engine Company #6 arrived at 3:19 AM and found a one story wood frame home with smoke and flames coming from a back bedroom in the rear of the home.  The fire had already extended into the attic and burned the electrical service line.  Firefighters took precautions in avoiding the hazard of the downed power line and made rapid entry into the home to extinguish the fire.  Rescue #1 crew conducted a full search of the home and found it to be empty. The fire was brought under control at 3:34 AM

The home was occupied by one adult but he was not home at the time of the fire.  The fire was contained to the involved room and attic space above.  The exact cause of this fire remains under investigation.

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