(La Porte County, IN) - Firefighters were at the scene of a house fire in southern La Porte County earlier this morning. At about 7:15 a.m., firefighters from several agencies were called to the burning structure on U.S. 421 near LaCrosse.

Indications are a man inside made it out safely and was being looked over by medics battling the bitter cold. 

Emergency responders at the scene reported a corner of the house with a flat roof was engulfed by flames as trucks carrying water were in route.

Firefighters from agencies such as LaCrosse, Westville and Cass-Clinton Township were assisting.

We’ll provide more details as they become available.