Warren Fire Department asks state Fire Marshal’s Office to investigate suspicious fire

Staff report

WARREN

The Warren Fire Department has asked the state fire marshal’s office to investigate a 12:58 p.m. Tuesday fire that destroyed a house at 350 Homewood Ave. SE.

Ken Nussle, Warren fire chief, said the home was vacant but had a value of about $35,000, and it appeared that an accelerant may have been used.

When firefighters entered the first floor of the home, that area “ignited” to such a degree that it appeared an accelerant might have been used, Nussle said.

A neighbor also indicated that he had a videotape that might help with the investigation, Nussle said.

It also appeared that there were holes in the floor, so a decision was made to withdraw and fight the fire from the outside, the chief said.

No one was injured.