ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A fire destroyed a residence on Schaffer Road in Ross County earlier this week, according to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene Tuesday evening after reports of the blaze, which firefighters believe may have been caused by an electrical malfunction. Fortunately, no...
ROSS COUNTY, Ohio — A fire destroyed a residence on Schaffer Road in Ross County earlier this week, according to the Ross County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies responded to the scene Tuesday evening after reports of the blaze, which firefighters believe may have been caused by an electrical malfunction.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported during the fire, according to authorities. The Ohio State Fire Marshal’s Office has been called in to assist in the investigation to determine the exact cause of the fire.
In a related incident, one person was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly stealing items from the burned property. The investigation into the theft and the fire remains ongoing, with more details expected to be released.