Fire crews in Essex worked quick to contain an early morning fire in the 100 block of Oak Street.
Members from Fire Stations 1 and 2 attended the fire after working smoke alarm’s alerted residents inside who evacuated.
Fire officials say the cause of the structure fire was an accidental appliance malfunction.
The estimated damage is $300,000 due to water line damage from the appliance.
Fire officials remind residents to always check their smoke alarms because they save lives.