&nbsp;The Scottsbluff Volunteer Fire Department was called to a structure fire in the 700 block of E. 17th Street Saturday night. 

&nbsp;The Scottsbluff Fire Department, with automatic-aid from the Gering Fire Department, were dispatched at 9:53 p.m. to a report of smoke coming from a house. 

&nbsp;"Scottsbluff’s Engine 1 arrived on scene in approximately five minutes and discovered a small fire in the back of the vacant home," Scottsbluff Fire Chief Tom Schingle said. "The fire was quickly extinguished and the smoke removed through ventilation. &nbsp;There were no injuries and crews were on scene for a little over an hour. &nbsp;The fire remains under investigation due to the suspicious nature."

The Scottsbluff Police Department and Valley Ambulance also responded to the scene.&nbsp;

By Kalin Krohe&nbsp;&nbsp;The Scottsbluff Volunteer Fire Department was called to a structure fire in the 700 block of E. 17th Street Saturday night. &nbsp;The Scottsbluff Fire Department, with automatic-aid from the Gering Fire Department, were dispatched at 9:53 p.m. to a report of smoke coming from a house. &nbsp;"Scottsbluff’s Engine 1 arrived on scene in approximately five minutes and discovered a small fire in the back of the vacant home," Scottsbluff Fire Chief Tom Schingle said. "The fire was quickly extinguished and the smoke removed through ventilation. &nbsp;There were no injuries and crews were on scene for a little over an hour. &nbsp;The fire remains under investigation due to the suspicious nature."The Scottsbluff Police Department and Valley Ambulance also responded to the scene.&nbsp;

Scottsbluff Fire Department battle house fire