It sounds like Billerica Fire did some nice work on a fire at 34 Elsie Ave., this afternoon.

Police and fire got the call about 5:57 p.m.

Police were on scene at 5:59 p.m., and reported heavy smoke showing and everyone out of the home.

Fire got to the scene two minutes later at 6:01 p.m., and reported smoke and fire showing.

I started driving that way since fire showing on arrival often means a pretty bad fire is underway, but I was pleasantly surprised to hear a Deputy Chief radio in at 6:06 p.m., to report the main body of the fire was knocked down.

Crews are still checking for extension and overhauling, but it sounds like this one is well in hand.

I'll seek some more details once crews are all back in their stations. Police radio broadcasts indicated the fire started in the kitchen.

While typing this, I just heard the call "fire is out" here at 6:23 p.m.