A Portage residence saw about $2,500 in smoke damage, following a fire last night. The Portage la Prairie Fire Department was called just after seven o'clock to a report of smoke in a house on 5th Street North West, as smoke alarms could be heard going off.

Upon arrival, firefighters entered the home, and saw a fire on the stove and the home was filled with smoke. There were no injuries as a result of the incident, as no one was home at the time.