9 a.m. update:
Sault Fire Services told SooToday there were no fatalities or injuries as a result of the fire, stating the house was safely evacuated.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
8:14 original story:
Firefighters responded to a house fire on Hearst Street last night.
SooToday readers have sent in a number of photos of the blaze.
Sean Senecal, who lives across the street from the fire, tells SooToday he heard sirens arriving shortly before 11:30 p.m. He said it appeared the fire started on the second floor.