(La Porte County, IN) - A Fish Lake man was driven out of his home by fire Thursday evening.

According to La Porte County Police, multiple fire departments were greeted by flames and heavy smoke when arriving at 123 Southtown Boulevard around 6 p.m.

The home owner, Dave Ligue, 68, told officers he and his adult son along with a dog were in the livingroom getting ready to watch a college football game when he smelled smoke in the residence, police said.  Lique told police he soon discovered a back wall in the kitchen “glowing orange.”  Everyone got out of the home safely.

According to police, Lique said he had plenty of places to stay until the repairs are made to his home.

Lincoln Township Fire Chief Cyle Rensberger said the fire was contained to the kitchen but there was smoke damage throughout the structure. 

Rensberger said the cause of the fire was under investigation.