When crews arrived around 11:30 a.m. to the 12000 block of Amstater Circle, they found heavy smoke and flames coming from the laundry room of the home.

Lt. Mario Hernandez with the El Paso Fire Department told KFOX two adults who were home at the time of the fire escaped with their dog before firefighters arrived. Four children who live in the home were at school during the fire.

The fire was ruled accidental, damages were estimated at over $50,000. Red Cross workers were at the scene to help assist residents of the home.

No injuries were reported.

Fire officials offer the following tips: Use metal dryer ducts to help prevent dryer fires. Firefighters report that flexible dryer ducts made of foil or plastic are the most problematic because they can sag and let lint build up at low points. Ridges can also trap lint. Metal ducts, either flexible or solid, are far safer because they don't sag, so lint is less likely to build up. In addition, if a fire does start, a metal duct is more likely to contain it.

No matter which kind of duct you have, you should clean it regularly. In addition, remove the visible lint from the lint screen each time you use your dryer. This not only will reduce the risk of a fire, but your clothes will dry faster and your dryer will use less energy.

Clean inside, behind and underneath the dryer, where lint can also build up.