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Kerosene heater sparks fire, 3 forced from Fairborn home

Parkwood Avenue Fire Photo from: Stringr

FAIRBORN — Three people have been forced from their home after a fire in Fairborn.

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Fairborn firefighters responded around 9:30 p.m. to 17 W. Parkwood Ave on initial reports of a house fire.

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Video and photos show damage at the house. Several firefighters were at the scene.

Homeowners were using a kerosene heater to try and thaw water pipes under the home, according to Battalion Chief John Sands.

The estimated cost of damages is between $30,000-$40,000.

Sands said no one was hurt, but the three residents were displaced.

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