PREBLE COUNTY — One person was taken to the hospital after a house fire in Preble County.
Eaton firefighters and Preble County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched at 6:26 a.m. to the 4200 block of Washington Jackson Road on initial reports of a structure fire.
>> PHOTOS: Firefighters respond to house fire in Preble County
Upon arrival, there was heavy fire from the rear of the house and heavy smoke conditions, according to the Preble County Sheriff’s Office.
There were two residents and a couple of pets inside when the fire started. One resident made it out and the other was rescued quickly after crews got on the scene.
The person was transported to Kettering Health Preble and then transferred to Miami Valley Hospital, the sheriff’s office said. Medflight did respond to the scene to assist.
Photos from the scene show smoke coming from the house and several firefighters medics at the scene.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
We will continue updating this story as we learn more.