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Heard on: Defiance County Sheriff, City Police, Fire and EMS - Digital · 1/13/2026 01:09 AM
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Attention Defiance 200, respond for a possible structure fire in the area of West High Street and Ruth Ann Drive.
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West High and Ruth Ann, respond on tech two.
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House fully engulfed near Ruth Ann Dr

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As discussed during the dispatch call, fire crews in Defiance County responded to a possible residential structure fire near Ruth Ann Drive and West High Street. Mutual aid was activated from surrounding departments. On arrival, crews reported a one-story home fully engulfed in flames with possible occupants inside. Conditions made entry through the front door too dangerous, and the fire was described as fully involved. The exact cause and occupancy status remain under investigation.

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Ruth Ann Dr, Defiance, OH 43512
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