We’re expecting the Dayton Fire Department to respond to Huitt’s claims Friday afternoon.
NEW FOOTAGE: Aftermath of Hewitt Soap Factory large fire
Huitt said it was at least 30 minutes into the surveillance video before a firefighter can be seen using the hose.
Firefighters said at the time of the fire there were water pressure issues and the fire department had to contact the city to increase the pressure to fight the flames.
Huitt told News Center 7’s Kate Bartley that she’d been keeping a close eye on the former soap factory and said she’s called police several times when she’s seen trespassers get inside.
Huitt just hopes she doesn’t have to pay the thousands of dollars she expects the repairs to cost.
We asked the owner and facility manager at the soap factory if they would assist in fixing the damage to the bar and they said they were unable to talk about it.
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