TOWN OF SCHLESWIG (WLUK) -- Firefighters were able to quickly put out a house fire Friday morning near Kiel.

Around 10:55 a.m., crews were called to 19735 State Highway 57 in the Town of Schleswig for a report of fire in the back of a home. The lone resident was there and able to evacuate.

Upon arrival, firefighters found heavy smoke and flames coming from the back of the home. Handlines were immediately deployed, and suppression efforts were started.

The fire was knocked down with 10 minutes. Crews remained on scene for 2 1/2 hours for overhaul and salvage operations.

One person was treated for possible smoke inhalation and released, firefighters say.

The cause remains under investigation.