NEWTON- One firefighter was injured battling a house fire on Thursday in Newton.

Early Thursday morning, Newton Fire and EMS crews responded to a house fire in the 300 block of East 6th Street.

The house was well involved with fire and crews performed an initial exterior attack to bring the fire under control.

One firefighter suffered minor injuries and was transported to Newton Medical Center.

There were occupants at the residence who were able to escape and not injured.

Fire crews from Hesston and Halstead assisted at the scene along with providing resources and staffing at Newton stations.

Cause of the fire remains under investigation.