Squatters likely to blame for fire in boarded-up Dayton house, chief says

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A fire in a boarded-up house in the 3100 block of Germantown Street in Dayton is likely the work of squatters, a battalion chief said.

The chief said crews found evidence of people living in the abandoned one-story house.

No injuries were reported.

Crews were dispatched about 9:53 p.m. on a report of a possible structure fire with flames showing.

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