Heater in a bedroom believed to be cause of house fire on S. Reese Avenue

LIMA, OH (WLIO) - Lima firefighters were called out to 1429 South Reese Avenue around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday morning for a house fire.

It is unknown if anyone was home when the fire started. The fire did extensive damage to the rear of the home. Fire officials say they believe that the fire started at a heater unit in one of the bedrooms, and then traveled to the basement and attic. Firefighters were on the scene for a couple of hours. The cost of the damage is estimated at $16,000.