Fire officials are investigating the “suspicious” circumstances that caused a home to go up in flames a second time in Clark County.
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German Township firefighters were called to the 5000 block of Snyder Domer Road for reports of a house fire around 2:20 p.m.
An initial investigation revealed that the fire started with a dehumidifier in the basement of the home that extended into the kitchen and other areas, according to German Township Fire Chief Tim Holman.
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Holman said firefighters went over the fire “meticulously” and made sure there were no signs of smoke or flames before leaving the scene.
Shortly after leaving the scene, around 7 p.m., firefighters were called back to the home after reports of flames showing.
Holman said it is incredibly unlikely enough heat could have been regenerated to cause a rekindle.
This led Holman to believe the second fire at the home was suspicious.
The home was a total loss after the second fire, Holman said.
The family who lived in the home cannot return and is currently staying with relatives.
We will continue to follow this story.
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