Crews respond to 1-alarm fire in Walnut Hills
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Posted: 01/10/2013
CINCINNATI - Firefighters responded to a working fire in Walnut Hills Thursday afternoon.
The incident happened around 2:27 p.m. at a residence in the 800 block of Beecher Street.
Officials say firefighters found a working fire on the eighth floor of a 10-story structure. The sprinkler system activated and helped confine the blaze, according to authorities.
The fire was extinguished within 10-15 minutes.
No injuries were reported.
Upon investigation the cause of the fire was determined to be an unattended candle. Officials urge residents not keep open flames unattended.
A total of 35 firefighters responded to the scene.
Damage to the building is estimated at $5,000.
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