Electric wiring in the basement has been cited as the likely cause of a Friday morning fire north of Angola.

The Angola fire department was dispatched to a report of a residential fire at 3980 North State Road 127 just before 7:30 a.m. First units on the scene found a two-story residence with heavy fire showing from the first and second story.

Crews made entry into the first floor and got a quick knock down. Angola Fire Department Public Information Officer TR Hagerty said the fire started in the basement and ran its way up the stairs to the second floor.

The home was owned by Peresh Patel, who also owns the adjacent hotel, the American Inn.

Assisting at the scene were fire departments from Fremont, Orland, Steuben Township, and Ashley-Hudson. The Steuben County EMS, Steuben County Sheriff’s Office, and Angola City Police also provided assistance. The Auburn Fire Department stood by the Angola Fire Department during the incident.