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The Wapakoneta Fire Department responded to a fire at a downtown business Sunday afternoon.
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Fire crews in Delphos were called to a fire in a grain dryer earlier Monday. According to fire officials, crews responded to Bunge Ag in the 200 block of South Jefferson Street around 4:40 p.m. Upon opening the dryer, they found heavy smoke coming from soybeans.
LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - The Lima Fire Department responded to a call of an apartment showing heavy smoke on the city's south side.
The Spencerville Fire Department was called to 123 Oakland Ave. around 11 a.m. after reports of heavy smoke coming from the second floor of the home.
The Lima Fire Department was called to1113 Saint Johns Ave. just before 5:30 a.m. Flames and smoke broke through the rear of the home.
Fire crews from Botkins, Jackson Center, Anna and Van Buren Township in northern Shelby County were called to Boomerang Rubber on Dinsmore Street in Botkins just after 6 p.m. Sunday after a police officer on patrol noticed black smoke coming from one of the buildings at the business.
Lima Fire officials are trying to determine the cause of a morning fire on South Pine Street.
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.
November 14, 2024, Press Release from the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal: Columbus, Ohio – As the temperatures fall, the Ohio Department of Commerce Division of State Fire Marshal (SFM) urges Ohioans who use home oxygen therapy systems to take advantage of a life-saving piece of equipment, especially in the event the oxygen tubing ignites by an open flame source. When installed on oxygen tubing, thermal fuses will stop the flow of oxygen once a fire is detected, quickly stopping further spread. Smoking while on oxygen is extremely dangerous since, once oxygen tubing catches fire, that fire can travel quickly down the tubing and ignite everything in its path, including a person’s clothing, furniture, and carpet.
November 1, 2024, Press Release from the American Red Cross: INDIANA, November 1, 2024 — Daylight saving time ends on November 3 and the American Red Cross encourages everyone to test their smoke alarms as they turn their clocks back to make sure the devices are working. Working smoke alarms cut the risk of dying in a home fire in half as you only have about two minutes to safely get out. Every second counts when there’s a home fire and the sooner an alarm alerts you to a fire, the sooner you can get to a safer place. When daylight saving time ends this weekend, test your smoke alarms to help prevent a tragedy in your home.