A structure fire caused by combustible materials placed too close to a wood-burning stove pipe damaged a converted garage on Prospect Avenue in Lima early Saturday morning, causing an estimated $21,000 in losses.
A two-alarm attic fire damaged a Lima home Sunday morning, displacing residents and prompting assistance from the American Red Cross.
A possible arson fire on Ewing Avenue in Lima left one person dead and two others injured as investigators work to gather information.
Lima firefighters responded to an early morning duplex fire on East Albert Street Monday, causing an estimated $23,000 in damage and displacing residents who are receiving assistance from the Red Cross.
The community gathered at Lincoln Park Tuesday evening for the City of Lima and Lima Memorial Health System’s “National Night Out.”
The Lima Fire Department was called to 543 E. Albert St. around 1:40 a.m. after reports of a structure fire. Flames were seen coming from both the first and second floors of the residence.
The Lima Fire Department was called out to 1024 West Wayne Street just after 10:30 p.m. Sunday. A neighbor reported seeing smoke and flames coming from a second-floor window. The residents were in the garage at the time. The firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze.
Police are currently looking for a driver that fled the scene after their car hit a gas line in Lima. According to the Lima Police Department, a driver was heading northbound on Central Avenue when they struck the gas line at the corner of 4th Street and Central.
The Lima Fire Department responded to a house fire at 1004 W. High St. around 3:30 Thursday afternoon. Only one person was home at the time of the fire. Upon arrival, Lima Fire found the woman on the roof of the porch. One they got her down, she was transported to St. Rita's for treatment.
Staying warm is very important during these freezing temperatures, but not properly using the right equipment can put you in harm’s way.
From central heat, to kerosene heaters, and space heaters, Americans everywhere are doing all they can do remain warm during the winter season.
