(MURFREESBORO) Units from Murfreesboro Fire Rescue arrived at a home in the 700 block of East Castle Street minutes before 5:00 o'clock Monday morning. Reports indicated that five persons were inside.

Crews with Rescue 1 took command of the scene. Firefighters noticed damage to the vinyl siding and a strong odor of an accelerant. The damage was contained to the exterior of the structure.

Engine 3, Ladder 1 and Battalion Chief 1 also responded to the scene. They were on standby, but were later canceled.

The fire is believed to have been arson. The case is under investigation by Murfreesboro Fire Rescue's Fire Marshal's office.

A cash reward up to $1500 is being offered by the Tennessee Advisory Committee on Arson and the Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance for information leading to the arrest of person responsible.