JOHNSON COUNTY, Ky. (WMDJ)— A Saturday morning house fire in the Cross Creek subdivision left a home destroyed, but both occupants escaped safely.

Firefighters were dispatched around 5:41 a.m. to a report of a smoke detector activation on Easy Street. While crews were responding, the resident called back to report visible flames.

When the first engine arrived at 5:52 a.m., crews found flames coming through the roof. Additional fire departments were called in to assist.

Despite a multi-agency response, the structure was a total loss. However, both occupants were able to get out safely, with working smoke detectors credited for alerting them in time.

Crews remained on scene for several hours, clearing just before 11:30 a.m.

According to the statement by W.R. Castle Fire and Rescue, multiple agencies were called in to assist. Those being the Paintsville Fire Department, Rockhouse Fire and Rescue, and Oil Springs Fire and Rescue.

*Photo courtesy of W.R. Castle Fire and Resuce