ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A house that was a total loss in an early morning fire is being investigated as arson.
Firefighters said the house at 889 Hartwood Road in Ross County was ablaze when they arrived just after midnight on Friday.
No one was home when the flames were shooting through the roof, but officials said the homeowner showed up a little bit later.
Crews from several departments battled the inferno and called in a state fire marshal to investigate.
According to officials, the fire is being investigated as arson. No suspects were immediately named