On March 28, 2020 at approximately 12:11 pm the Abilene Fire Department responded to a structure fire located in the 2000 block of South 19th. Upon arrival, heavy smoke was found coming from the 1st floor of the two-story residential structure. A fire attack was made and the fire was quickly brought under control and extinguished. The occupant of the structure was not home at the time of the fire. Fire investigation determined the cause to be accidental due to an electrical malfunction. Damages are estimated at $6,000.