Lima Fire Department responds to vacant house fire

LIMA — A fire at a vacant home around 6 a.m. Thursday morning at 1122 St. Johns Ave. caused an estimated $10,000 damage.

The Lima Fire Department believes the fire started on the exterior of the home but the investigation is ongoing. The fire also caused some smoke damage inside the home.

According to the Allen County Auditor’s website, the home is owned by Mose and Willa Howard.

Reach Charlotte Caldwell at 567-242-0451.