Fire at Abandoned Home in Amarillo

Firefighters responded to two significant structure fires involving abandoned homes in Dayton, Ohio, and Amarillo, Texas, on the same day. In Dayton, the fire at an abandoned house on Kastner Avenue was reported around 6:17 a.m., with no injuries and neighboring homes evacuated as a precaution. Meanwhile, in Amarillo, a fire at an abandoned and boarded-up dwelling on South Houston Street occurred around 10:17 p.m., leading to the complete destruction of the structure and an estimated property loss of $40,000, also with no reported injuries. Both fires are under investigation, highlighting concerns over fire hazards in abandoned properties. Local fire departments emphasized the importance of vigilance in reporting such hazards to prevent future incidents.