(La Porte County, IN) - The cause of a house fire just outside La Porte is under investigation.

Firefighters about 12:30 p.m. on Monday responded to the 1500 block of N. 400 West.

La Porte County Police said the owner, 74 year old James Foran, told investigators he went outside to mow his yard and noticed smoke and flames coming from the residence. 

According to firefighters, the fire was contained to the attic and roof on the north side of the residence.  There were no injuries.