Around 6:50 p.m., Wednesday evening, the Wheeling Fire Department was called to 118 North Front St. on Wheeling Island for an initial  report of smoke inside a house. 

When the first responding engine company arrived on scene, they located heavy smoke and fire coming from the basement area of the house. 

Firefighters were able to extinguish the flames quickly, but worked to locate and douse several hot spots throughout the house for several hours. 

The occupants of the home were able to escape safely and no firefighters were injured. 

An exact cause is unknown. The incident remains under investigation by the WFD.