4 people, 2 dogs displaced after Colerain Township house fire

Overnight blaze started in basement, quickly extinguished by firefighters

Mar. 6, 2026 at 10:49am

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Four adults and two dogs were displaced after an overnight house fire in Colerain Township, Ohio. The fire started in the basement and was quickly put out by firefighters, but the home sustained enough damage to make it uninhabitable for the residents.

Why it matters

House fires can have devastating impacts on families, leaving them without a home and in need of emergency shelter and assistance. This incident highlights the importance of fire safety and prevention efforts in local communities.

The details

Firefighters responded to the home on Dunraven Drive, in a neighborhood off Springdale Road, early this morning after the fire started in the basement. They were able to quickly extinguish the blaze, but the home suffered enough damage to displace the four adult residents and their two dogs.

  • The fire broke out in the early morning hours of March 6, 2026.

The players

Colerain Township Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and extinguished the house fire.

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The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for all residents to have working smoke alarms, practice home fire escape plans, and be vigilant about fire prevention to help keep their families safe.