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Red Cross assisting, roof damaged after Dayton house fire

DAYTON — The Red Cross is assisting people after a fire damaged a Dayton house late Monday night.

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As News Center 7 previously reported Dayton firefighters were dispatched to the 400 block of Burleigh Avenue just before 11 p.m. on initial reports of a house fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters found smoke showing and fire was reported in the attic, according to Dayton Fire Assistant Chief Brad French.

An iWitness 7 viewer sent us photos and they showed smoke and flames as firefighters were at the scene.

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Crews put out the fire and searched the residence, French told News Center 7.

No injuries were reported, and the Red Cross is assisting the occupants inside the house.

A preliminary damage estimate has not yet been determined.

The cause of the fire has been determined to be accidental.


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