VILLA HILLS, Ky. -- A house fire closed River Road ahead of rush hour Thursday morning.
A family of four, two adults and two children, made it out of the home safely, according to Fire Chief Jeff Wendt. The house fire broke out before 4 a.m., dispatchers said.
The Crescent Springs Villa Hills Fire Department and Ludlow Fire Department responded River Road was closed near the 600 block for hours.
Two kids, Two adults survive a massive fire on River Rd in @VillaHillsKY0 this AM. Neighbor heard an explosion before flames erupted. Cause still under investigation. @RedCross to the rescue @WCPO pic.twitter.com/ZQaP0iqLiN
— Timyka Artist (@WCPOTimyka) May 24, 2018
The fire started in the home's basement, Wendt said. The home is a total loss, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
The Red Cross is assisting the family with food, shelter and clothing.
