Update
In a release issued shortly after 4:30 p.m., Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services confirmed that the fire started in a clothes dryer in the utility room of the home.
The fire started shortly after 12:30 p.m. on the main floor.
No injuries were reported as a result of the fire, though there was extensive fire and smoke damage to the house.
Original story
Sault Ste. Marie Fire Services responded to a report of an active fire in the 400 block of Parliament Street shortly before 1 p.m. Wednesday.
Smoke could be seen coming from the second floor of the structure.
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service were also on scene.
SooToday will have more information as it becomes available.