Crews with the Orange County Rural Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Miller Road north of Hillsborough on Friday.

A release says crews were called at approximately 10:35 Friday morning after a fire started in a back bedroom and spread to an attic at the home.

Officials say one occupant of the home was evaluated for smoke inhalation by EMS personnel but no injuries were reported.

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