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Overnight house fire in Evansville

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It didn't take long for Evansville firefighters to get it out. It didn't take long for Evansville firefighters to get it out.
A vacant house catches fire on Maxwell Avenue. A vacant house catches fire on Maxwell Avenue.
EVANSVILLE, IN (WFIE) -

A vacant house catches fire on Maxwell Avenue.

Officials say it started just after 11:30 Wednesday night and it didn't take long for Evansville firefighters to get it out.

They say a caller reported heavy smoke in the area, and directed fire units to the house.

They say crews cut a hole in the roof for ventilation and the house suffered both fire and smoke damage.

No word yet on if the house is a total loss.

The fire is still under investigation. 

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