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Firefighters investigating after fire was ‘intentionally set’ in vacant duplex

Fernwood Avenue vacant duplex fire (iWitness 7)

DAYTON — Firefighters are investigating after a fire was ‘intentionally set’ in a vacant residence in Dayton early Sunday morning.

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Just after 4 a.m., crews were dispatched to the 30 block of Fernwood Ave on reports of a structure fire.

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Upon arrival, crews found fire in the back of the boarded-up duplex.

No injuries were reported on the scene, according to Dayton Fire officials.

The damage caused by the fire is estimated to be around $11,000.

Crews were on the scene for about 3 hours.

Anyone with information on this fire should contact fire investigators at 937-333-TIPS (8477).

News Center 7 will continue to follow this story.

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