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Fire destroys vacant East Side house

Friday, April 24, 2015

YOUNGSTOWN — A vacant home on the East Side was destroyed in a fire late Thursday evening.

Crews were called to 1036 Berkley Ave. about 10:15 p.m. and found the home engulfed in flames. Firefighters allowed the home to burn down and protected neighboring homes, reports said.

Damage is listed at $8,000. There were no injuries. The cause is listed as arson.