Bath Township Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 2604 Lost
Creek Blvd., Lima, Ohio, in Bath Township at 2:25 P.M. on November 10, 2022.

Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke coming from a shed which was attached to the
rear of a garage. It took firefighters about 15 minutes to contain the fire.

The owner, James Schmenk, who was home at the time, was able to escape. No occupants were
injured.

The house suffered moderate damage to the attached garage and attic.

The homeowner reported that the property is insured. Fire department officials estimate the
damage at $1,000.00 to the contents and $10,000.00 to the structure.

Firefighters were on the scene for about one hour. The fire is not suspicious and remains under
investigation for an exact cause. Investigators believe the fire started outside due to maintenance
being conducted by the owner prior to the fire.

No fire department personnel were injured.

Contact person: Joseph Kitchen, Fire Chief: 419-221-0550

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Bath Township Fire Department responded to a report of a residential structure fire at 2604 Lost
Creek Blvd., Lima, Ohio, in Bath Township at 2:25 P.M. on November 10, 2022.

Upon arrival, firefighters observed heavy smoke coming from a shed which was attached to the
rear of a garage. It took firefighters about 15 minutes to contain the fire.

The owner, James Schmenk, who was home at the time, was able to escape. No occupants were
injured.

The house suffered moderate damage to the attached garage and attic.

The homeowner reported that the property is insured. Fire department officials estimate the
damage at $1,000.00 to the contents and $10,000.00 to the structure.

Firefighters were on the scene for about one hour. The fire is not suspicious and remains under
investigation for an exact cause. Investigators believe the fire started outside due to maintenance
being conducted by the owner prior to the fire.

No fire department personnel were injured.

Contact person: Joseph Kitchen, Fire Chief: 419-221-0550

Click Here for Press Release .PDF