Firefighters were called to a home Friday around 11:35 a.m. on Margaret Wallace Road.
Channel 9 crews at the scene reported that heavy smoke could be seen from down the road.
Officials said the home was vacant.
Fire crews said the fire was under control within half an hour.
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