Crews on scene at a fire on Cedar Hedge Line, November 18, 2016 (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)Crews on scene at a fire on Cedar Hedge Line, November 18, 2016 (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)
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Farmhouse Fire South Of Dresden (GALLERY)

A large number of emergency crews were on scene at a home near Dresden Tuesday for an apparent structure fire.

Firefighters first responded to 11330 Cedar Hedge Line around 8:30am. Smoke could be seen coming from the back section of the home.

Firefighters worked to remove the house's roofing to better attack the fire.

Fire official say no injuries were reported, but the damages are estimated at $30,000. At this point, there's no word on what started the blaze.

Fire officials are reminding the public to have working smoke detectors in their homes, and to have a working fire escape plan.

Crews on scene at a fire on Cedar Hedge Line, November 18, 2016 (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)Crews on scene at a fire on Cedar Hedge Line, November 18, 2016 (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)

Crews on scene at a fire on Cedar Hedge Line, November 18, 2016 (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)Crews on scene at a fire on Cedar Hedge Line, November 18, 2016 (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)

Crews on scene at a fire on Cedar Hedge Line, November 18, 2016 (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)Crews on scene at a fire on Cedar Hedge Line, November 18, 2016 (Photo by Jake Kislinsky)

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