XENIA — Crews are working to pinpoint the cause of a house fire in the 1900 block of Pennsylvania Drive on Wednesday evening that caused significant damage.
The resident, an older male heard a popping noise, went outside to check but found nothing, Xenia Fire Chief Kenneth Riggsby said.
The man heard another popping noise a short time later, saw nothing but smelled something burning. His neighbors called 9-1-1 to report flames and smoke coming from the single-family residence, the chief said.
Xenia fire crews were dispatched on the incident, which was reported about 6:38 p.m.
Riggsby said the fire appears to be accidental and began either in the attic or the attached garage. The house is not a total loss, he said, but there is significant damage.
The resident, who was not injured, will be displaced because. The Red Cross has been called, the chief said.
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