Overnight fire destroys home in Union City, Darke County

A fire destroyed a family home overnight in Darke County, according to our partners at the Early Bird.

Crews responded just before 1 a.m. Thursday to a reported structure fire on the 300 block of Wasson Road.

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According to Union City Fire Chief Mark Ater, a wood-burning stove caused the fire. Firefighters contained the flames and prevented damage to other structures, but the house is considered a complete loss.

Owners of the house were home during the fire, but no injuries were reported.