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The Dayton Fire Department responded to a house fire at 117 N. Philadelphia St in Dayton. There were no serious injuries. The fire took place at around 6:30 a.m. Sept. 30, 2009.

Staff photo by Ron Alvey The Dayton Fire Department responded to a house fire at 117 N. Philadelphia St in Dayton. There were no serious injuries. The fire took place at around 6:30 a.m. Sept. 30, 2009.

Staff Report Updated 12:33 PM Wednesday, September 30, 2009

DAYTON — The fire that sent a man to the hospital with injuries related to smoke inhalation has been ruled an arson, Dayton Fire Asst. Chief Michael Caudill said.

Crews responded to a house at 117 N. Philadelphia St. about 6 a.m. this morning Wednesday, Sept. 30, according to firefighters.

Flames were seen coming from the one-story and fire crews on the scene declared the fire under control at 6:20 a.m.

The man’s condition is unclear at time. Caudill said though the fire was minor, there was a significant amount of smoke.

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