Major house fire

A multifamily house fire early Wednesday morning in Shelton displaced 22 people.

Central Mason Fire & EMS responded to a call at 2:45 a.m. at the corner of North First and West Pine streets where dispatch reported more than 20 people lived.

"Crews arrived in minutes and found a working fire with several occupants located on second-floor balconies," a news release from CMFE state. "Crews conducted a search of the first and second floor in black smoke conditions. All occupants have been accounted for and there are no injuries reported."

According to a news release from the American Red Cross, the eight-room home was operated by Gethsemane Ministry and served as transitional housing for 22 people.

The release said Red Cross volunteers are helping and plan to deliver cots and blankets, and will provide health services.

The cause of the fire was under investigation as of the Journal's Wednesday afternoon press time.