At 1522 hours Engine 12 and Truck 1 were alerted to 3105 Madison St in our first due for the house fire. Truck 1 arrived with a 2 story house with smoke showing. The homeowner reported a fire in the basement with rear access. Truck 1's crew located the fire while the Engine stretched the line. The fire was knocked quickly without extension and all searches were negative. Crews remained on scene for overhaul and investigators until 1628 hours.