Winona, MN (KROC-AM News)- Authorities are investigating a fire that torched a home in southeast Minnesota early Tuesday morning. 

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The Winona Fire Department says a Sergeant on patrol came across the blaze around 12:45 a.m. The structure was described as “heavily involved in fire.” 

Fire crews responded to the scene and had the fire under control by about 1:15 a.m., officials say. The fire was reported at a home in the 200 block of St. Charles St. in eastern Winona

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The lone occupant escaped the burning home before firefighters arrived and was displaced as a result of the fire. 

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No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross responded to assist the displaced resident with finding shelter. 

A damage estimate for the fire is not available. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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