The Iowa City Fire Department responded to a reported fire at 8 a.m. Wednesday.

Firefighters responded to 705 S. Dubuque St., where an occupant was present inside the house, said Iowa City Battalion Chief Brian Greer.

He said that the victim possibly sustained some burns and smoke inhalation. However, the occupant was gone in an ambulance prior to the Fire Department’s arrival.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, but the area of origin was in the kitchen.