Cause of vacant house fire under investigation in Dayton

Dayton firefighters had issues getting a hydrant to loosen due to the cold and a line burst.

Initial reports said there was heavy smoke coming from the basement and first floor, according to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch.

A 911 caller told dispatch it’s a vacant house and boarded up, but they sometimes see people going in and out of the house, according to dispatch records. The caller said they weren’t sure if anyone was currently inside.

Flames were showing from the second story shortly before noon.

We will update this story as more information is available.