No injuries reported in Springfield Twp. house fire

Flames completely spread through a Springfield Twp. house on Duquesne Drive this afternoon, causing significant structural damage. The blaze could be seen coming through the roof, according to our reporter on the scene.

The two homeowners were able to escape the fire, which was reported just before 2 p.m. in the 2100 block of Duquesne Drive. The owners’ cats are unaccounted for, our reporter on the scene said. Firefighters had to work defensively to put out the blaze as doors to the house were blocked, officials on the scene said.

Jamie Allen, deputy chief for the Springfield Twp. Fire Department said the house suffered significant structural damage. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.

The Springfield Twp. Fire Department and the Husted Fire Department are on the scene, our reporter on the scene said.

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