Crews from two area fire departments spent Saturday morning battling a house fire in East Hartford.
A neighbor first noticed the flames at the home at 94 Sisson St. around 3 a.m and called 911.
When crews arrived, flames were coming out of the side of the unoccupied home. Fire officials say that because of the old construction at the home, there was nothing to stop the flames from spreading quickly.
Crews say the fire started in the basement and traveled up, catching every floor of the home on fire.
John Oates, East Hartford Fire Chief says it took crews 90 minutes to get the fire under control.
Oates said there is significant damage to the home, but he doesn't believe it will have to be torn down.
The owner of the home passed away last year and her daughter says that her belongings were still inside of the home. Family has been trying to sell the home.
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The fire marshal is working to determine the cause of the fire.
