DE PERE, Wis. (WFRV) - Authorities in De Pere say they responded to a fire early Monday morning caused by unattended cooking oil that resulted in $3,000 worth of damages. According to a release from the De Pere Fire Rescue, crews responded at 12:15 a.m. to a home in the Nicolet Townhomes on 1380 Scheuring Road for reports of a cooking fire. Tower Motel standoff in Green Bay: suspect arrested after threats of violence with a knife Officials say firefighters responded in minutes and found smoking coming from the inside of the two-story townhome and were able to confirm the fire was extinguished upon entering the home. It was reported that the De Pere Police Department and a neighboring townhome used fire extinguishers to put out the fire before and all residents of the home evacuated on their own prior to the fire department's arrival. The fire was able to be contained to just the kitchen area of the home and smoke damage to the home's first floor is said to be estimated at $3,000. Appleton Fire Department honors the life of retired firefighter after his passing One resident of the home and a neighbor were treated and released on the scene for smoke inhalation. No one was left without a home from this incident. Officials say the fire was caused by unattended cooking oil on the stove. They add that anyone using oil or grease on the stove should be "extremely vigilant and careful" while also making sure to always have a fire extinguisher nearby.