BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A large house fire caused a home on Pooley Place to collapse on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out in the area of 62 and 64 Pooley around 4:30 a.m. Wednesday. As of just after 6 a.m., the fire has gone to a second alarm and firefighters are still working to get the blaze under control. The fire was hot enough to melt the siding on homes across the street. Firefighters said that eight people in the house were evacuated, but a firefighter told a WIVB News 4 that all of the residents got out safe. One is recovering from smoke inhalation and one suffered an ankle injury. In addition, two firefighters suffered minor injuries. The structure will be demolished later Wednesday morning. It is currently unclear what caused the fire. Damages are estimated at $500,000. This is a developing story, check back for updates. Latest Local News Starpoint superintendent pleads not guilty to DWI charge Large house fire causes home to collapse on Pooley Place Juvenile arrested, charged with making threat of mass harm against school districts Buffalo Common Council looking for ways to fill vacant seats if Mayor steps down ‘Huddle for Hunger’ unites Bills players and fans for a cause Aidan Joly joined the News 4 staff in 2022. He is a graduate of Canisius College. You can see more of his work here.