DAYTON — A fire that started out in a garage ended up spreading to two other buildings Friday afternoon.
Around 3:40 p.m. Dayton firefighters were called to the 3100 block of East Third Street to reports of a fire, according to Dayton Fire Department on social media.
The fire started with a garage in the area behind East Third Street, according to District Chief Matt McClain.
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McClain said embers from that fire went across the alley to a large commercial building.
Embers then jumped to the roof of the commercial building adding another challenge for firefighters.
Lastly, the fire spread to a portion of a third building.
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He said when there is a breeze like there was Friday, it can cause the embers that get carried up into the air to spread.
McClain the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
No injuries were reported.
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