The fire was first reported before 5 a.m. 

Firefighters battled a late-night house fire on Harkaway Avenue, working in freezing conditions to contain the flames after the home’s lone occupant escaped safely.

The fire was reported around 9:40 p.m. at a home in the 3100 block of Bank Street. 

Twelve firefighters were on scene and quickly put the fire out.

The fire was reported about 3:45 a.m. Thursday. 

The fire started just after 5:20 a.m. on Meander Way, which is near Polo Fields Golf and Country Club in east Louisville.

There are several common mistakes this time of year that can lead to a house fire.

Firefighters responded to the burning home in the 500 block of Henon Lane around 5 a.m. 

Everyone made it out of the home safely before firefighters got there.

The cause is under investigation.