Early morning residential fire on Josephine Street

(Source: London Fire Department)

London Fire Department was on the scene of a residential fire on Josephine Street early this morning following reports of heavy smoke coming from a home.

Flames were visible inside the home upon the arrival of emergency services. The occupant was attended to by paramedics and transported to a local hospital.

The fire was knocked down, and investigators remain on the scene to determine origin, cause and circumstance of the fire.

Thankfully the resident did have a working smoke alarm.