Oakwood house fire starts in basement

UPDATE @ 7:55 p.m.

The fire at the brick Cape Cod-style house started in the basement, according to the Oakwood Public Safety Department.

The fire was quickly put out, and was confined to the basement.

Crews are ventilating the house, which is still inhabitable, crews said. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation.

FIRST REPORT

Crews were called tonight to a report of a house fire.

The fire was reported around 7 p.m. on Lonsdale Avenue near Delaine Avenue.

According to initial reports, smoke was showing when firefighters arrived.

Crews from Kettering also were requested to the scene.

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