A cigarette in a couch may be to blame for a fire that has forced a Preble County family to find another place to live, firefighters said
The fire was reported in the 7200 block of West Elkton Gifford Road around 9:45 a.m.
Smoke was coming from the house when firefighters pulled up to it.
West Elkton-Gratis Twp. Fire Chief Michael Roberts said the fire caused a lot of damage to the living room and the rest of the house had smoke damage throughout.
Firefighters had not determined a dollar amount for the damage.
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