Westwood family tries to stay warm, catches house on fire
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Posted: 02/20/2012
CINCINNATI - A Westwood family has been displaced after their attempt to stay warm caused a fire early Monday morning.
Fire crews responded to the fire at 2946 Mignon Avenue around 12:30 a.m.
Officials say the family's furnace was broken and they were heating the home with the fireplace instead; however, a crack in the chimney caused the the house to catch on fire.
The family was able to escape the flames without any injuries.
Officials estimate that the fire cause $8,000 in damage.
Officials have not released any additional details about the fire.
Stay with 9 News and WCPO.com for updates as they become available.
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