The homeowner of a Pierceton residence sustained minor injuries after a fire on Saturday, Sept. 28. InkFreeNews photo by Liz Shepherd.

PIERCETON — One person was injured and taken to the hospital after a residential fire in Pierceton on Saturday, Sept. 28.

The homeowner sustained minor injuries after fleeing the burning building at 212 E. Market St., and was taken to a hospital by Lutheran EMS.

According to Fire Chief Gordon Baker, as of Tuesday morning, the homeowner is still in the hospital.

The name of the resident was not available.

The fire is still under investigation but is believed to be accidental and possibly related to smoking.

Baker said the house was “totally destroyed” and estimated the damage costs at $75,000.

Pierceton Police Department, North Webster Fire Department, Winona Lake Fire Department, Larwill Fire Department, Lutheran EMS, and The American Red Cross assisted the Pierceton Fire Department at the scene on Saturday night.

Sidney Fire Department was on standby for Pierceton during the fire.