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BEMIDJI — A house along Delton Ave. NW has suffered significant damage after a fire broke out on Tuesday evening in Bemidji.

According to a release from Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood, at 8:40 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, firefighters responded to reports of a structure fire with people trapped along Delton Ave. NW.

Upon arrival, firefighters found a two-story house with fire and smoke visible throughout. Witnesses on scene reported that one person was unaccounted for, the release said.

Initial crews pulled a 1 3/4-inch preconnected attack line and made entry through the front door to locate the person. Crews quickly found a male in a bedroom on the first floor, the release said.

He was removed from the building and the Bemidji Ambulance Service provided care. As additional crews arrived on the scene, more attack lines were deployed.

Crews performed primary and secondary searches and confirmed the building was clear of any occupants, the release said.

A total of 29 firefighters and 10 pieces of equipment were on the scene for approximately three hours.

The home and its contents are a total loss, the release noted. No firefighter injuries were reported and the fire is currently under investigation.

The Bemidji Ambulance Service, Bemidji Police Department, Minnesota State Fire Marshal’s Office, Ottertail Power Company and Minnesota Energy assisted the Bemidji Fire Department at the scene.