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Heard on: Defiance OH Fire Dispatch Group Calls · 1/13/2026 01:13 AM
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Attention Highland One Hundred, South First One Nine Hundred, Noble Ten Hundred, respond automatic mutual aid for a possible structure fire in the area of West High Street and Ruthanne Drive.
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West High and Ruthanne, respond on Tech Two.
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Possible house fire near Ruth Ann Drive

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As discussed during the dispatch call, emergency crews responded to a possible structure fire near the intersection of West High Street and Ruth Ann Drive in Defiance, Ohio. The call indicated that a residence near West Side Street was reported to be fully engulfed. Mutual aid departments were dispatched to assist.

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Ruth Ann Dr, Defiance, OH 43512
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Two women (sisters) and many dogs sadly perished.

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