House Fire on Ashland County Road 1095 Leaves Home Heavily Damaged, Family Pets Lost

Joe Lyons • October 15, 2024

Ashland, OH – A devastating house fire at 1607 Ashland County Road 1095 has left a home in ruins and resulted in the tragic loss of two beloved family pets. The fire was reported at 10:46 a.m. this morning, with firefighters from Station #2 arriving at the scene just two minutes later.

The Ashland County Sheriff’s Office, along with the Ashland Fire Department and EMS, responded to the scene after a 911 call was placed by a sanitation worker from COUNTYSIDE Trash Removal LLC. The worker, while making his rounds at a neighboring home, noticed the fire and quickly contacted emergency services, preventing the situation from escalating further.

Fortunately, no one was home when the fire started.

Assistant Fire Chief Dan Raudebaugh explained stating, “It came in as a structure fire, and when our first unit, Engine 12, arrived, they confirmed flames and smoke showing on the rear of the structure. We managed to extinguish the fire from both inside and outside, but there was significant structural damage. I would estimate a near-total loss of the home’s contents due to smoke and heat.”

Tragically, the family’s dog and rabbit were unable to escape the blaze and perished. Witness described a touching moment during the aftermath. Ashland County Sheriff’s Dog Warden, Deputy Hall showed compassion by covering the body of the family dog with a blanket.

Ashland Fire Department’s Station #2 was the first on the scene, highlighting the critical role of Station #2 in such emergencies. Despite their immediate response, the fire had already caused extensive damage. “Even with our quick action, seconds make all the difference,” Raudebaugh said, referencing the lessons learned from a controlled burn in downtown Ashland the previous week. “In just three minutes, the structure was almost fully engulfed.”

The Mifflin Township Fire Department responded to the fire as mutual aid, assisting with a tanker.

The Red Cross was called in to support the displaced family, helping them in the aftermath of the fire.

The cause of the fire is undetermined. No human injuries were reported.