Fire causes heavy damage to house under renovation in Jefferson Twp.

Fire crews arrived at the house in the 2600 block and found flames breaking through the roof and heavy smoke inside on the first floor just after 5 p.m.

The owner-landlord, who lives next door, saw smoke coming from the rear of the house and dialed 9-1-1.

There are reports that crews chose to go into a defensive mode because of the damage, which includes falling ceilings and holes in the floors.

There were no injuries, although the owner-landlord was given oxygen for exhaustion, the chief said.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. The chief could not give a dollar estimate of the damage.

Mutual aid was sent from Montgomery County, Farmersville, Jefferson Twp. and Englewood fire departments.