At approximately 1020 AM today, the Anchorage Fire Department received a 911 call from a passerby who reported smoke coming from a home on Crawford Street in the Jewel Lake area of Anchorage.  The caller did not know if all occupants of the home has escaped or not.

Ten fire units responded,  with the Jewel Lake station arriving within 5 minutes.  They reported heavy smoke and fire from the attic area of the home. 

After doing a primary search the home, it was determined that no one was inside.  The fire was called under control at 1050 AM and the damage was limited to the kitchen, living room and attic.  It's estimated at $50,000 damage to the home. 

The occupant of the home later stated that she had been cooking prior to leaving the house, and she stated that she had removed the food from the stove, but is unsure if she turned the stove off.  The origin and cause investigation revealed that the fire stated from the kitchen stove area. 

The American Red Cross is assiting the occupants of the home.