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One person was treated for smoke inhalation Thursday morning after a reported house fire at 712 Valley Ave.

According to a news release, Albert Lea Fire Rescue received a report of the fire at 9:56 a.m. after the resident came home, noticed smoke showing from the structure and called 911.

Fire crews arrived on the scene and found smoke coming from the house on the second floor.

The resident had heavy contents and electrical cords throughout the sleeping area where the fire originated, but the cause is undetermined after investigation.

Fire crews worked on the scene for about an hour, checking for fire extension.

The resident was treated by Mayo Ambulance for smoke inhalation and released at the scene.

Albert Lea Fire Rescue would like to remind residents to maintain egress in sleeping areas and only use extension cords for temporary use.

The Albert Lea Police Department also assisted Fire Rescue on the scene.