At 0659 hrs, units from Company 33 were dispatched to the area of Balsamtree Drive and Kolb Street for a report of smoke coming from the house. Engine Company 33 and Tower Ladder 33 responded with 9 volunteers. Company 38 arrived in scene and confirmed a vacant 1 story single family dwelling with smoke showing. Engine 331 arrived, laid a supply line as the third due engine and stretched the 250′ preconnect to Side Charlie to report conditions and enter the structure to assist in extinguishing the fire. Tower Ladder 33 (first due special service) went to work conducting searches and opening up the attic area where the bulk of fire was located. Companies went ready after operating for just over 60 minutes.