LINCOLN, R.I. (WPRI) — Lincoln firefighters responded to a home off Old Louisquisset Pike on Tuesday morning after a fire broke out in the basement. Lincoln Fire Chief Timothy Walsh said crews arrived around 9:30 a.m. to find heavy smoke coming from the back of the house. The homeowner told cre ws the fire was in the basement. Firefighters quickly knocked down the flames, preventing them from spreading to the rest of the home. The basement sustained fire and smoke damage. While no injuries were reported, Walsh said crews rescued 12 chickens, a parakeet, and a dragon iguana from the basement. The cause of the fire is under investigation. NEXT | ‘This was their castle’: Flames rip through historic Fall River home Download the WPRI 12 and Pinpoint Weather 12 apps to get breaking news and weather alerts. Watch 12 News Now on WPRI.com or with the new 12+ smart TV app. Follow us on social media:                     Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Daily Roundup SIGN UP NOW ...read more read less