Attic fire caused by faulty electric on exhaust fan

FRANKLIN — Emergency crews responded to a structure fire tonight, June 20, in which flames were seen coming through the roof, according to Warren County dispatchers.

The fire was located in the attic of the home at 3406 Moyer Drive, near Ohio 122 and Ross Avenue. The call for service came in at 8:58 p.m. Franklin Twp. firefighters had the fire under control within minutes.

Residents were home at the time, but no one was injured in the blaze, which caused about $6,000 worth of damage, according to Franklin Twp. Fire Chief Steve Bishop.

The fire was caused by faulty electric connected to an exhaust fan, Bishop said.