Baughman said firefighters were called at 12:25 a.m. Wednesday to the fire. Upon arrival, a large fire could be seen venting from multiple doors and windows of the one-floor, three bedroom structure that also contained a basement.
“Crews had to attack the fire from a defensive position,” he said. “There was significant damage to throughout the structure and contents and may be a total loss.”
Baughman did not list a dollar amount for the structure’s fire damages. He said Middletown was assisted by firefighters from the cities of Franklin and Monroe.
No injuries were reported from the firefighters, occupants or neighbors, Baughman said. But the family pet, a German shepherd, died in the blaze, he said.
The residents are being assisted by the local American Red Cross chapter.
Anyone with information about the house fire is asked to contact Baughman at 513-425-7996.
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