Firefighters appear as silhouettes in front of a Falconer residence that caught fire late Thursday. The blaze drew numerous departments to the village. Photo by Eric Tichy

FALCONER — An unattended candle was cited as the cause of a fire that destroyed a village residence late Thursday.

The fire was reported at about 9:45 p.m. at 102 N. Work St. on the corner of East Falconer Street. Fire officials were told that all occupants had managed to get out, and no injuries were later reported.

Several departments, including Kennedy, Kiantone and the city of Jamestown, responded to the village.

By about 10 p.m., massive flames could be seen shooting from the front of the property. Much of the fire was knocked down shortly after.

Ellicott police officers also were at the scene Thursday.

Members of the county Fire Investigation Team later determined the blaze was caused by a candle left burning unattended on a second story porch.