Just after 12:15 pm, Bath firefighters responded to 5250 Reservoir Road, where they found flames and smoke coming out of the rear bedroom of the house. Firefighters put out the flames in about 10 minutes.
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December 6, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio State Fire Marshal: Columbus, Ohio – As the holiday season gets into full swing with colorful decorations, dazzling lights, and festive gatherings, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) reminds Ohioans that paying careful attention is key to ensuring the season stays merry, bright and safe. We’ve created a set of advice and guidelines for consumers to easily follow as they transform their homes and businesses into winter wonderlands. Decorations increase the risk of a fire, and when improperly used can turn this festive time of year into a tragic one. Last year in Ohio, there were 209 fires reported on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. According to the National Fire Protection Association, U.S. fire departments respond to an estimated average of 835 home structure fires per year that begin with decorations, not including Christmas trees. These fires cause an annual average of three fire deaths, 30 fire injuries, and $14 million in property damage. In addition, nearly one out of every five Christmas tree fires are started by lamps or bulbs, and 11% are started by candles.
Multiple fire departments responded to a two-alarm house fire in Allen County this afternoon. First responders got the call to 3025 North Cool Road just before 2 p.m. Thursday. On arrival they found flames coming from the eaves all around the structure. Crews had to deal with high winds and cold temperatures but were able to get inside to fight the fire before the roof began collapsing.
Multiple fire departments battled a barn fire Monday afternoon just east of Fort Jennings. Just past 3 p.m., the Fort Jennings volunteer fire department responded to 19773 Road 20 in Putnam County, where they found flames shooting through the roof of a barn and approaching two adjacent buildings, one housing pigs.
With Halloween this Thursday and the Christmas season knocking on the doorstep, the Lima Fire Department wants people to keep fire hazards down as decorations go up. One thing to keep in mind is to restrict the number of Halloween or Christmas decorations inside the house, as more flammable decorations further induce a greater fire risk. Also, do not overload with extension cords, as too many plugged-in decorations could cause overheating.
The Lima Noon Sertoma Club honors Lima's bravery with the Firefighter of the Year Award. This year they recognized Kendall Harrod for the work he has done over the past 10 years with the Lima Fire Department. His fellow firefighters call him a role model for their new recruits, and this past summer, Harrod helped save the life of an infant while responding to a call.
October 23, 2024 Press Release from the National Fire Protection Association: As Halloween creeps closer, fire safety hazards lurk among many of the holiday’s festivities and celebrations. According to the National Fire Protection Association® (NFPA®), between 2018 and 2022, an annual average of 835 home structure fires began with decorations, resulting in three deaths, 30 injuries, and $14 million in direct property damage. Nearly half (47 percent) of these fires occurred because the decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately one-third (32 percent) started with candles. With these and associated safety risks in mind, NFPA is encouraging everyone to take simple precautions that can help ensure a fire-safe holiday.
The Bath Township Fire Department responded to 3323 Shearin Avenue after receiving a 911 call for a house on fire at 9:57 p.m. Tuesday night. Firefighters arrived to find smoke and flames coming from the attic and were able to extinguish the fire within approximately thirty minutes.
A fully engulfed house fire on the west side of Lima kills one person. The Lima Fire Department has not released any details about the victim. Firefighters were called to 1014 W. High Street at 2:49 a.m. Wednesday morning. The victim was the only person in the house at the time of the fire. The home is a total loss. The heat of the fire damaged the houses on both sides of the home.
October 15, 2024, Press Release from the Bath Township Fire Department: Bath Township Fire Department responded to a 9-1-1 report of a mobile home on fire at 1503 Findlay Road, Lot #17, Lima, Ohio, in Bath Township at 6:42 P.M. Upon arrival, firefighters found a small fire in the laundry room of the trailer home, and it was quickly extinguished. The mobile home is owned by Nancy Gross who was home at the time of the fire and was able to escape with no injuries. Ms. Gross advised fire department officials that she was alerted by her smoke alarms. Chief Joseph Kitchen estimates the damage to Lot #17 to be $2,500 to the structure and $2,500 to the contents. No fire department personnel were injured. Lima Fire Department and Perry Twp. EMS assisted at the scene of the fire.