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BEMIDJI — A house has suffered extensive damage after a fire broke out on Sunday evening along Third Street NW in Bemidji.

According to a release from Bemidji Fire Chief Justin Sherwood, at 7:10 p.m. on Sunday, March 9, firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire along Third Street NW.

Upon arrival, firefighters discovered a two-story house with heavy smoke from the front door, while residents fled the home. No flames were visible from the exterior.

An occupant of the home informed the crew that two people were inside the house upstairs and that one of them had already exited through a second-story window, the release said. Firefighters communicated this information to Beltrami County Dispatch and immediately transitioned to a rescue operation.

"A primary search was conducted, but no one was located," the release said. "It was later confirmed that all occupants were accounted for and safe."

Fire crews deployed several 1 3/4-inch attack lines to begin extinguishing the fire found in the basement, along an exterior wall and in the attic space. As more crews arrived, additional lines were deployed.

Courtesy / Bemidji Fire Department

A total of 32 firefighters and 11 pieces of equipment were on the scene for approximately 2 1/2 hours. The home and its contents suffered extensive damage.

No injuries have been reported, the release said. The fire is currently under investigation but appears to have been accidental.

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