The Shreveport Fire Department was dispatched to the scene of a house on fire Tuesday around 12:04 a.m. in the 200 block of Skylark Dr.

The first unit arrived on the scene within eight minutes of the dispatch and reported heavy flames visible and began exterior firefighting measures. Firefighters worked successfully to prevent the spread of the flames to any nearby structures. Approximately 21 fire personnel, operating 17 units worked together to bring the fire under control within 30 minutes.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation currently, and a full assessment of the damage is not available. There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters. The structure was known to be vacant, so no one was displaced due to the blaze.

The vigilance of neighbors prevented the spread of fire to surrounding residences, so remember if you see something say something. Also, if you need a smoke detector installed in your home by Shreveport Fire Department, please call 318-673-6740.