Local fire crews were called to a structure fire Tuesday evening just before 5 p.m. after the residents tried to thaw frozen water lines under the home.

According to Ellis County Fire Chief Darin Myers crews were called to a structure fire in the 2300 block of East 7th Street at 4:48 p.m.

When they arrived crews found fire smoldering in the insulation under the home. Fire crews removed insulation along with other materials and extinguished the material using one hose line.

There was no damage to the interior of the structure.

Myers said the fire started during an attempt of the tenants to thaw frozen water lines under the home.

Crews were on scene until approximately 6:15 to monitor the residence.

Twenty-four ECFD firefighters responded from Hays, Munjor, and Victoria. Crews from Ellis County EMS, Ellis County Sheriffs Office, and the Hays Fire Department responded to assist.