BREAKING: Fire Destroys Milford Home
Firefighters enter the residence to battle the fire from inside.
MILFORD — No one was at home when a fire broke out at 305 E. 1150N, Milford, shortly after noon Monday, Oct. 14. According to the county website, the home is owned by Thomas and Patricia Crabtree.
Neighbors saw the fire and notified authorities. Milford Fire Department, with assistance from Plain Township and Turkey Creek Fire Territory, responded.
When firefighters arrived, the fire had broken through the front of the home and caught some of the grass on fire. Heavy smoke was also coming from eaves and vents.
Firefighters worked to extinguish the fire from the interior and from the roof. Fire was also found in the exterior wall after siding was removed.
Firefighters were still at the scene early this afternoon.
The homeowner arrived shortly after firefighters arrived. The animals in the home were also found safe.
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- First firefighters on the scene work to extinguish the fire.
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- Fire trucks from Plain Township and Turkey Creek Fire Territory line CR 1150N.
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- Amid heavy smoke, a firefighter with an air pack prepares to enter the home.
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- Firefighters from Turkey Creek Township Fire Department use a saw to vent the roof above the fire.
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- Wood from the deck continues to burn while firemen enter the home.
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- After removing the siding, fire was found in the wall and quickly extinguished.
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- Firefighters spray water through the roof into the home to extinguish the fire.
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- After the smoke cleared, the extent of the damage to the front and interior of the home could be seen.
