OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Omaha fire crews responded to a fire in a North Omaha home Wednesday afternoon.

An Omaha Fire Department release says crews responded to a home near 70th Avenue and Spencer Street around 4:45 p.m. Wednesday.

Crews saw smoke and flames coming from the rear of the home once on the scene.

One occupant and a dog were in the home at the time of the fire, and were able to leave the scene safely.

The crews were able to extinguish the fire after a short time. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Damages to the home are estimated to be $35,000.

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