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Six fire departments were called out to battle a fully engulfed house fire in Alger. The fire occurred Thursday afternoon at an abandoned home on Township Road 92. Fire officials called in crews from Ada, Harrod, Lafayette, Kenton, and McGuffey so they could quickly knock down the fire. Medics were called out to ensure the safety of the firefighters who were battling the blaze in the high heat and humidity. No one was hurt and the cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

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The Lima Fire Department is investigating the cause of a fire that damaged a vacant home Wednesday. Fire officials say they were called out just after 8:30 p.m. on Wednesday night to the 700 block of East Catalpa Avenue. They fought the fire that was found both inside and outside of the home. Willie Banks is listed as the owner and there was no gas or electric on at the home. Firefighters estimate the house is a total loss and the cause remains under investigation.