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ISHPEMING -- One person was transported to the hospital after a structure fire Monday in Ishpeming.
The Ishpeming Fire Department was dispatched to the 700 block of South Pine Street at 4:12 a.m.
Upon arrival, fire crews said a window in the rear of the two-story structure showed heavy fire.
"Initial fire attack was defensive and then transitioned to offensive after the fire was knocked down," the Ishpeming Fire Department said in a press release.
The building was occupied at the time of the fire and all residents were able to safely exit the house.
One person was transported to UP Health System Bell Hospital with breathing difficulty. Officials say no firefighters were injured. Pigs-N-Heat and the Red Cross will be assisting residents, according to the press release. Firefighters were able to get the fire under control within 15 minutes of arriving.
Crews stayed on the scene until 6 a.m. to check for any extension or hot spots.
The cause of the fire has not been determined.