Multiple departments responded about 1 p.m. Thursday to a residential structure fire at 2155 KK Road near Baum Road between Valmeyer and Maeystown.

Heavy smoke was seen billowing from all windows of the two-story home upon emergency responder arrival. Police were able to determine there were no occupants inside and the neighbor who called in the fire said he had safely removed dogs from the building.

Responding agencies include the Valmeyer, Maeystown, Waterloo and Columbia fire departments, Monroe County EMS and the Monroe County Sheriff’s Department.

Firefighters reported that they had the fire knocked down at about 1:45 p.m.

Valmeyer Fire Chief Floyd Floarke would not comment about the incident other than saying the cause of the fire is still undetermined.

The home belongs to Robert and Julie Dennis.

Check for more updates as they become available.