LFR responds to two house fires overnight

LINCOLN, Neb. -- Lincoln Fire & Rescue crews were busy responding to two fire calls overnight.

LFR said they responded to a house fire around 10:30 p.m. Sunday in the area of 29th and Vine St. 

Authorities said that when fire crews arrived, there was visible fire and smoke on the front of the house. 

It was reported that the two residents and one dog were out of the structure when LFR crews arrived. However, a second dog was found during a search of the house and turned over to animal control. 

LFR said the fire started on the porch and extended into the home. 

The residents were relocated by the Red Cross. 

The cause of this fire is still under investigation. There was about $250,000 in damages, and there were no injuries reported. 

LFR said crews then responded at 1 a.m. Monday to a residence in the 2900 block of D St. 

It was reported that when crews arrived, three residents and one dog were outside of the structure. 

According to LFR, the fire was found in the second story bedroom. The fire was reportedly extinguished and kept to the room of origin. 

LFR said the cause of this second fire was a discarded cigarette. Damages are estimated at $30,000 and the residents were relocated. 

The were no injuries reported to LFR personnel or residents.