HAMILTON - A housefire destroyed a home in rural Hamilton on Saturday, August 26.

Multiple fire departments from in and around Steuben County assisted in extinguishing the blaze that took place around 9 a.m.

The home was on the 700 block of State Road 427 in Hamilton.

One person was inside at the time of the fire, but reportedly escaped without serious injuries.

More information will be released once it is provided.