Family homeless after Cape Girardeau fire

A family is homeless after an electrical fire early Thursday morning.

The Cape Girardeau Fire Department responded to a fire at 617 N. Spanish St. around 2 a.m. and had the blaze under control after 15 minutes. The scene's first responders encountered heavy smoke coming from the rear of the home, according to a news release. Investigators believe the fire started when an electrical device in the home's kitchen malfunctioned.

The house was occupied by an adult and four children, according to the release. No one was injured.

The home is uninhabitable at this time, and all utilities have been cut off.

Pertinent address:

617 N. Spanish St., Cape Girardeau, Mo.