Man treated for smoke inhalation after being rescued from Fairborn fire

Four residents were home at the time for the fire, according to the Fairborn Fire Department.

“One resident was in the basement at the time of the fire,” said Assistant Fire Chief Brad Eckert. “This male resident was rescued by crews and transported to Miami Valley Hospital for smoke inhalation.”

An investigation into the fire’s cause is ongoing, but the initial findings show the fire started in the basement.

Fire departments from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Huber Heights, Xenia, Riverside and Beavercreek assisted at the scene.