First Posted: 2/28/2015
LIMA — A child was in serious condition after a fire broke out in a closet Saturday morning.
The Lima Fire Department responded to the call at 7:18 a.m. at 430 E. Albert St. where children were playing with a heater near a closet when the fire started, Battalion Chief Greg Kirkendall said.
A 3-year-old child and Tommy Fletcher, 39, of Lima, were taken to Lima Memorial Health System for their injuries. Kirkendall said Fletcher was in good condition Saturday afternoon.
The fire was contained to the second floor bedroom closet and caused about $5,000 in damage.
There were five people residing in the home when the fire occurred.
The home is owned by Willie and Kaylean Watkins, according to the Allen County Auditor’s website and is valued at $30,500.
