Five displaced by house fire

Five people were displaced by a house fire on South McPherson Avenue Saturday evening.

Firefighters were called to 305 South McPherson about 5:40 p.m. and found a small fire that possibly started due to electrical issues with a wall heater, according to Hopkinsville Fire Department Captain Michael Pendleton.

Two adults and three children were displaced due to moderate smoke damage and the Red Cross is assisting.

No one was injured in the blaze.