LORAIN — A family of five escaped a fire at their Lorain home this morning.
The Fire Department was called to 2820 Forest Lane, off of Meister Road on the city’s west side, about 6 a.m.
First responders reported that smoke and flames were coming from the home’s second story, and that the fire appeared to be in the home’s attic. The fire was under control in about 10 minutes, according to fire Lt. Mark Nunez.
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The fire started in the area of a ceiling light over a kitchen sink, Nunez said, and damaged the unit’s kitchen and attic.
Twania Henderson, who lives in the second story of the two-family home with her husband and three children, said she woke up, went to the kitchen and could see smoke and a small amount of fire. She woke everyone up, and they all got outside safely.
Damage was estimated at $25,000 to the property and $2,000 to its contents, Nunez said.
Henderson and her family were not able to stay in the house and are being assisted by the Red Cross.
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