FAYETTE COUNTY, Ohio — Firefighters in Washington Court House were called to a residential structure fire on Wednesday afternoon. The call came in shortly after 1:30 p.m., and crews were dispatched to the 100 block of West Elm Street.
Upon arrival, firefighters found a working structure fire and quickly began working to extinguish the flames. The residents of the home were able to evacuate safely, according to initial reports.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation, and West Elm Street has been shut down in the area as crews continue to work on the scene. No injuries have been reported.
Firefighters have not yet released any information on the extent of the damage to the residence.
This is a developing story, and more information will be provided as it becomes available.