In spite of a fast response by area firefighters, an East Brunswick township home was destroyed by flames Saturday afternoon.

The fire was first reported just before 1 p.m. in the basement area of a home along Indian Run Road.When firefighters arrived on scene, they found themselves with a true uphill battle. The house was located off the road about a half-mile with a one-lane dirt driveway that was covered with ice.Only one truck made it up the drive near the home. The others were stationed at the bottom of the drive on Indian Run Road.Firefighters took on the task of trying to drag a 5-inch line up the drive, which was all but impossible with the conditions.A utility truck was then used to drag the line to within several hundred feet of the burning home, which was then sectioned off to a 2-inch line. The home was a total loss.