Assistant Chief Bill Burris said firemen from Skidmore, Pettus, Normanna, Pawnee and Blanconia responded to the call.
Two adults and seven children got out of the home quickly, even though the initial report suggested that people might have been trapped inside.
Capehart manager Jerry Ries said the smoke alarm in the residence worked perfectly.
Burris said there was extensive smoke and heat damage to the house and flames were coming out of a back bedroom when he arrived at the scene.

