At around 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, a fire that originated in the bathroom of this house on County Road 629 near Etowah had flames visible in the front of the residence upon arrival of the fire department. The remainder of the house had extensive heat and water damage with all occupants getting out safely, according to officials. Etowah City Fire, Etowah Rural Fire, Englewood Rural Fire, West Polk Fire and AMR all responded with Claxton Rural Fire and Madisonville City Fire departments standing by for the districts. Etowah City Fire Chief Adam Hafley and Englewood Rural Fire Chief Billy Roach were in command of the scene.