ALLEN COUNTY, OH (WLIO) - A two-alarm fire severely damaged a Lima home early Friday morning.

Home on S. Judkins Avenue heavily damaged by two-alarm fire

Just before 2:30 a.m., the Lima Fire Department was called to 716 South Judkins Avenue.

Just before 2:30 a.m., the Lima Fire Department was called to 716 South Judkins Avenue. The fire was seen coming from the front of the home and garage.

Shawnee Township Fire Department was called for mutual aid.

Home on S. Judkins Avenue heavily damaged by two-alarm fire

The estimated loss of property and contents was around $60,000.

A neighbor was taken to the hospital for smoke inhalation after he went into the home before firefighters arrived to make sure the occupants made it out ok.

The estimated loss of property and contents was around $60,000. There was also a motorhome and a car damaged by the fire. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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