Multiple US Homes Destroyed by Nighttime Fires, Causes Under Investigation

Several devastating fires have recently destroyed or heavily damaged homes across multiple U.S. locations, with no reported injuries. In Toledo, Ohio, a vacant house was engulfed in flames early on July 28 and is slated for demolition after the fire department responded defensively due to heavy fire conditions. A two-story home near Escanaba was fully consumed by fire early Sunday morning, with firefighters battling the blaze for over four hours while the cause remains under investigation. In Bulloch County's Oakfield Subdivision, a two-story residence was completely destroyed late Saturday night; firefighters faced challenges due to the nearest hydrant being several miles away but successfully extinguished the fire without injuries. A flat in Crediton, Devon, suffered severe fire and smoke damage concentrated in the living room, though all occupants were safely evacuated before crews extinguished the flames. Additionally, a vacant home in Chattanooga caught fire overnight and was extinguished within about 30 minutes, with the incident under investigation.