The fire broke out in the 8-00 block of Avondale Avenue near Ewing Street around 1:45 a.m. The house was not occupied at the time.

TOLEDO, Ohio – A house caught fire in downtown Toledo overnight.

The fire broke out in the 8-00 block of Avondale Avenue near Ewing Street around 1:45 a.m.

Neighbors say someone recently broke into the house. No one was home when the fire started.

The reason is still unknown.

Toledo Edison came to turn off the power to a house in which a live wire had sparked.

An investigation has been launched into the matter.

This is a developing story. We will continue to provide you with the latest information as it becomes available.

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