Junction City firefighters responded to 1117 West 5th Saturday for smoke coming from a fireplace. enroute they were informed there was smoking coming from the wall above the fireplace, and upon entering the residence they found smoke coming from the chimney and mantle area.  A fire in the chimney area was put out.

According to Fire Chief Terry Johnson the estimated damage was $11,000. the Fireplace is out of service repairs are made.