A family of five escaped unharmed from a house fire on Hill Avenue in South Toledo early today.

Firefighters from Station 4 on Hill Avenue and a rescue unit from the station in Ottawa Hills responded to reports of heavy flames at 5342 Hill at 1:50 a.m.

Red Cross was called to assist the family of two adults and three children. Initial damage estimates were between $45,000 and $50,000.

The emergency response was completed at 4:50 a.m., according to fire department dispatchers. The house is owned by Ting Wing Cheng, according to the Lucas County Auditor’s website. The cause was not immediately known.

First Published May 6, 2017, 11:16 a.m.