SIDNEY -- Sidney firefighters were called to a structure fire on Blackfoot Road at 12:22 a.m. today.

The occupant was still in the house at the time of the call. 

Morrill County Community Hospital ALS, Sidney Police and Cheyenne County Sheriff's deputies also responded.

The lone occupant was assisted out of a bedroom window uninjured.

Firefighters entered the home encountering heavy smoke and heat. Firefighters located the fire and brought it under control within eight minutes. The fire is under investigation by the Nebraska State Fire Marshal. 

Firefighters returned to the station at 3:26 a.m.

The home is uninhabitable and the Firefighter Ministry is assisting the family.