Fire at Girard duplex

GIRARD

Two city women had to find somewhere else to stay Monday night after a fire broke out inside their duplex. Firefighters were called out to the 400 block of Ohio Avenue Southeast shortly after 4:15 p.m., according to 21 WFMJ-TV, The Vindicator’s broadcast partner.

Neighbors say at least one of the women was inside when the flames broke out, but they managed to evacuate.

Crews on the scene could be seen carrying out pieces of charred furniture, as well as checking the other side of the duplex.

The home appears to have suffered significant damage.

Neighbors say firefighters appeared concerned about an oxygen tank in the home.

Firefighters on the scene say it appears that the fire was an accident and sparked when the woman inside was trying to light a candle with a long match.