MARIETTA, Ga. — Cobb County Fire battled a blaze at a Marietta home Wednesday night.
Fire officials said it happened at a home on Broward Drive shortly before 8:45 p.m. When firefighters arrived, they saw heavy flames and smoke coming from the back of the home. They also saw flames shooting up from the roof.
Cobb Fire said they were able to get the fire extinguished about 20 minutes later around 9 p.m. after deploying multiple water lines to the outside and inside of the home. 11Alive had a crew on scene where you can see part of the home's roof is scorched.
Fire officials said it started in the basement and there was a collapse on the second floor. They have not said yet what started the fire.
"The homeowner and pet were already out of the home on arrival, and there are no injuries to report," Cobb Fire said.
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