Weekend house fire in Fulton causes $80,000 in damage

Fulton fire investigators say unattended cooking materials caused Saturday night’s blaze that caused $80,000 in damage to a home.

Fulton fire chief Kevin Coffelt says the fire broke out at about 8:20 pm Saturday in the 900 block of West Avenue, and that smoke was visible from several blocks away as firefighters approached. No injuries are reported, and Chief Coffelt says the American Red Cross is assisting the occupants with their personal needs.

18 firefighters were on-scene during the fire.