The Red Cross is assisting occupants of a Dunkirk home after fire broke out early this morning.

The Dunkirk Fire Department said it responded at about 2:30 a.m. to Bataan Avenue in the city. Upon arrival, a “large amount of smoke was emitting from the basement of the family home,” the department said in a message posted to Facebook. “It was reported that all occupants escaped.”

The fire was quickly knocked down, though the basement sustained heavy fire damage as well as smoke damage throughout the residence.

The fire department said one occupant suffered burn injuries and left the home prior to the arrival of first responders. In addition, a firefighter suffered a minor injury after falling through a portion of flooring while searching for extension.

East Dunkirk firefighters assisted at the scene.

According to the Chautauqua County Fire Investigation Team, a lit candle caught nearby bedding on fire in the basement. The fire was later ruled accidental.