A duplex was destroyed by a fire Sunday night, according to the Woodbury Fire Department.

Firefighters arrived at the 7500 block of Afton Road close to 11:35 p.m. and observed the house engulfed in flames. The flames were visible from the roof and deck and on the back side of the residence.

All residents evacuated and were uninjured, according to the Woodbury Fire Department.

Crews from Cottage Grove, Oakdale, Lake Elmo, Newport, St Paul Park and Maplewood fire departments aided in extinguishing the fire.

After suppressing the fire, the duplex was deemed a total loss, the Woodbury Fire Department stated.

The cause of the fire is unknown, but officials said they are not ruling out a cigarette as a potential cause.

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