BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A firefighter was taken to the hospital after a fire on Buffalo's East Side early Monday morning. Crews began fighting the fire at a home at 23 Deshler Street around 3:30 a.m. Monday. The firefighter was transported to the hospital to be treated for heat exhaustion and was later released. Damage is estimated at $180,000. There were no other reported injuries inside the home. The cause of the fire is still unknown. Latest Local News Former Mount Mercy teacher pleads guilty to drunk driving from after school club Firefighter treated after blaze on Buffalo’s East Side What has surprised ‘Buffalo Joe’ Andreessen about joining the Bills? 1 injured in shooting near Broadway, Rommel UB resident physicians’ contract talks stalled for second week Aidan Joly joined the News 4 staff in 2022. He is a graduate of Canisius College. You can see more of his work here.