Fire Departments Battle House Fire

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Posted: 9:10 AM Aug 19, 2008
Last Updated: 2:30 PM Aug 19, 2008
Reporter: WSAZ News Staff
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SCOTTOWN, Ohio (WSAZ)—Firefighters from 6 departments battled a huge house fire near Scottown in Lawrence County, Ohio earlier today.

The fire was at 339 County Road 67. The house itself was about 1/2 mile down a gravel road off the main road. The fire was reported around 8:00am.

It took firefighters about an hour and a half to bring the fire under control. We're told one of the big problems was a lack of water to fight the fire.

Firefighters tried to save numerous items from inside the house, but the fire got too hot and those efforts had to be called off.

Firefighters believe the fire started in the back of the house. The house was destroyed.

No one was home when the fire started. There were no injuries.

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Posted by: sherry on Aug 24, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Thank God one did show up maybe the others were on calls too,, but the main thing is no one was killed,, and Scottown is a great place to raise kids and look out for each other,, thank God who ever called 911 and thank the lord no one was injured,, used to be a scottown residence

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 21, 2008 at 06:30 PM
6 depts called one dept showed up that was noy asked for

Posted by: Michelle on Aug 19, 2008 at 10:40 PM
Shepherd household. everyone OK

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 19, 2008 at 10:29 PM
There were 7 departments, not 6

Posted by: Ty on Aug 19, 2008 at 08:19 PM
Was it the Gorby house? Was the house located on Reeves Creek? Mapquest showed the address on Pleasant Ridge Road. Regardless, the family is in our prayers - whoever they are!

Posted by: To Sheri from Appollos on Aug 19, 2008 at 03:04 PM
We need Debby to correct those errors.

Posted by: swkshelly on Aug 19, 2008 at 12:19 PM
let us know if they need anything. i have some household items I can give them...pots, pans, dishes, and possibly even a bed.

Posted by: wow on Aug 19, 2008 at 11:23 AM
Maybe they should start investigating around there. Sounds like a firebug may lurking around that town. That is sad and a shame another family has lost their home in less than a week.

Posted by: Sherri on Aug 19, 2008 at 11:09 AM
It's good no one was hurt. By the way..does your reporter have spell check? You should be embarassed by the # of spelling & grammar errors in that small piece. Jeepers!

Posted by: ann on Aug 19, 2008 at 10:25 AM
does any one know who lived in this house

Posted by: Anonymous on Aug 19, 2008 at 09:42 AM
Please let us know how everything is going. and if everyone is safe. i know a lot of ppl from scotttown. Symmes Valley schools. My prayers are with the family. God bless and i hope everyone is okay.

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