Youngstown firefighters battle two blazes

YOUNGSTOWN — A garage fire was intentionally set at 2:45 a.m. today at 3515 South Ave. on the South Side and spread to the attic of the vacant house to which it was attached, the fire department said. Damage was set at $2,000.

On Monday, at 7:30 p.m., firefighters were sent to 1718 Forest View Drive on the East Side for a kitchen fire. An occupant of the house said she was preparing to cook French fries and left the stove unattended. Damage was set at $4,000.