SHAWNEE TOWNSHIP, Ohio (WLIO) – The Shawnee Township Fire Department responded to a call at 4825 S. Kemp Road on Saturday afternoon for reports of an electrical fire in a building.
The fire rekindled overnight and around 7:30 am. Sunday, flames were seen coming from the roof and the second floor of the building. Fire crews from Cridersville, Perry, and American Township Fire Departments were called to assist with water supply and manpower to combat the fire. Authorities have not yet released further details. We will provide more information as it becomes available.
UPDATE: A GoFundMe has been created to help the homeowners: https://www.gofundme.com/f/rebuilding-hope-after-three-house-fires?attribution_id=sl:aacedc23-c09a-4034-8a67-9fa99160a2e5&utm_campaign=natman_sharesheet_dash&utm_content=amp10_t2&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=sms
