Everyone is safe following a house fire in Winnipeg Tuesday afternoon.

At 12:13 p.m. on Tuesday, December 15, the Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service responded to reports of a house fire in the 500 block of Beverley Street.

When crews arrived on scene, flames and smoke were coming from the home. Crews launched a defensive attack, transitioning to an offensive attack as conditions improved. The fire was declared under control at 1:35 p.m.

Crews searched the home and confirmed there was no one inside. No injuries were reported. Occupants of neighbouring homes were evacuated as a precaution.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. No damage estimates are available.