Xenia Twp. fire crews battle residential fire

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XENIA — UPDATE @ 2:40 a.m: Xenia Twp. fire department responded to a residential structure fire in Greene County early Wednesday morning.

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Units were dispatched to the 1200 block of Wilberforce-Clifton Road just after midnight on a structure fire, where they were met with heavy smoke near the back of the house.

Officials say their only issue with battling this fire was getting to it, with it being winter and the roads being slick.

There was one occupant inside of the residence at the time of the fire, but they were able to escape without injuries.

No word on damage estimates, but officials say the home will need internal rehab.

Crews continue to investigate what started the fire.

INITIAL REPORT

Crews are on scene of a structure fire in the 1200 block of Wilberforce-Clifton Road in Greene County.

The incident occurred just after midnight on Wednesday, with flames showing from the structure, per initial reports.

We have a crew on the way to the scene and will update this story with more details.