The Ithaca Fire Department is investigating the cause of a blaze early Wednesday morning on Coddington Road. According to a release, two women were staying at the home, but managed to escape without injuries. Tompkins County 911 Dispatchers received a call around 2:20 a.m. from a woman at 628 Coddington Road, saying smoke was filling up in the house and there was an odor of burning plastic. Firefighters knocked the fire down from outside the house and then went in to search for any occupants. There were no other people in the home. Authorities say smoke was ventilated from the building. The Ithaca and Brooktondale Fire Departments remind those staying the night somewhere new to always make sure the location has working smoke detectors.