The Minot Fire Department responded late Monday evening to 511 7th St. NE for a house fire with “flames showing” as reported by a neighbor. The first fire units on scene found the single-story residence with fire coming from the front door area and heavy smoke inside the structure. Fire crews made an initial fire attack, and completed a primary search of the residence; no occupants were found inside the home. Crews extinguished the fire and overhauled the scene; all utilities were shut off to the building. There were no injuries to firefighters or occupants in this incident. The cause of the fire is under investigation