At around 9:30 a.m. Friday, the Blytheville Fire Department was called to the 800 block of Shivers off of Elm Street in response to a structure fire.
It was an occupied structure; however, the residents were not home at the time of the fire.
Firefighters were able to contain the fire, which left a back room with heavy fire damage and heavy smoke damage to the interior.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
kevans@blythevillecourier.com