The Washington County Sheriff’s Office was notified of a chimney fire, at 4047 County Highway D in Barton Saturday night around 6:20 p.m. Washington County Sheriff’s Deputies and the West Bend Fire Department responded.

The residence is a single-family two-story home. A citizen observed active flames on the eastside of the home, near the chimney. The citizen called 911 then immediately made contact with the homeowner who was inside, unaware that their home was on fire. There were two people in the residence along with four dogs and they escaped safely. There was a fire in the family room wood fireplace.

West Bend fire personnel extinguished the flames. The fire was contained to the chimney area.

The interior of the home had minor smoke damage. There was minor damage to the exterior east side, the roof and the chimney. Smoke and fire damage is estimated at $50,000. The origin of the fire appears to be the chimney. The cause of the fire appears accidental.

The West Bend Fire Department was assisted by area departments, including Jackson, St. Lawrence, Newburg, Kohlsville, Allenton, and Kewaskum.

There were no injuries.