Early this morning, flames ignited at a residence in Anderson Township, sparking a response from multiple fire crews to the 8000 block of Old Kellogg Road. The outbreak reported around 3:45 a.m., was seen actively consuming the front porch and reaching into the attic of the home when firefighters arrived on the scene, as detailed by initial emergency communication reports obtained by FOX19.
While combating the blaze, which was later subdued, firefighters were cautioned to remain vigilant due to an electrified line still connected to the dwelling; the road closure caused by the fire was expected to lift by 8 a.m., which Sergeant Brian Schlasinger with the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office said shouldn't majorly impact traffic since Old Kellogg Road is a dead end, this was shared with FOX19 in a statement.
Authorities have confirmed that, fortunately, all residents evacuated safely with no injuries reported, as noted by Hamilton County dispatch and echoed in reports by Local12. Duke Energy was summoned to handle the situation involving the downed power lines that posed an additional danger amidst the firefighting efforts.
The cause of the house fire is currently under investigation, and as crews continue their evaluative operations, the details remain uncertain. WLWT's crew, stationed at the scene, has not disclosed the origin of the fire. However, as stated on WLWT, they encourage community members to remain informed by following upcoming updates and sharing information with nearby residents using the WLWT mobile app.
