Ely home damaged, two treated

May 16-Two people were treated by Ely ambulance personnel for possible smoke inhalation as a result of an early morning house fire in Ely. The fire was reported around 4:30 a.m. at 463 11th Avenue East. Firefighters were able to quickly knock down the fire, which was contained to a utility room. Ely firefighters were assisted by crews from Morse-Fall Lake and Babbitt. The cause of the fire is under investigation.