Fire damages historic Oxford home, built in the 1800s

Fire damages historic Oxford home, built in the 1800s

Repairs are underway at the home, which was built in 1846

OXFORD, Ala. —

One of the oldest homes in Oxford is still standing after a fire Tuesday morning.

The Oxford Fire Department was called just before noon to the home on Gray Street.

When they arrived, there was heavy fire and smoke showing from the attic on one side of the two-story house. Crews were able to get into the attic and put out the fire before it spread to the rest of the house.

The family was home at the time but were able to get out safely when they realized there was a fire. There were no injuries reported.

Fire chief Gary Sparks said there is damage from fire, heat, smoke and water, but the main damage was to the attic.

Chief Sparks said it appears that the fire was electrical in nature and started with an attic exhaust fan. He said repairs are already underway.

The home, which was built in 1846 home has special significance to the area. It was once owned by First Lady Ladybird Johnson's grandparents, the Patillos.

Several other historic homes built in the 1800s are also on neighboring properties.

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