CHAPEL HILL — A family of four was displaced Sunday when a fire from an aging fireplace spread through the attic.

The Chapel Hill Fire Department responded to the fire at 411 Long Leaf Drive at about 7:20 p.m. The fire appeared to have come from a chimney fire and a fireplace that was being used for heat.

Fire crews found heavy flames coming from the rear of the home around the fireplace and chimney.

Five fire companies and two support vehicles from Chapel Hill Fire Department and Orange County EMS quickly brought the blaze under control. There were no reported injuries.

The house is owned by James and Laura Baxley, according to county land records. Neighbors and community members sheltered the family overnight, fire officials said.

Damage to the home, which has a tax value of $312,000, is estimated at $60,000, fire officials said.

Fire officials urge residents to have their fireplaces and chimneys inspected by a professional before each heating season to make sure they are safe and in proper working order.