A fire in Johnson City was put out within minutes following a quick response from firefighters. A fire was reported at 78 Elizabeth Street just after 1:30 Sunday afternoon. Within a minute of receiving the call, firefighters had arrived on the scene, and the flames were doused within five minutes. According to the Johnson City Fire Department, one person was home at the time of the fire and no injuries were reported. The flames started in the back yard and were able to cause some minor damage to the siding of the home, the but the fire never entered the home itself. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
