Accidental fire damages Manhattan Blvd. home

11/5/2002

An accidental fire yesterday caused about $30,000 damage to a two-story house at 240 East Manhattan Blvd., Toledo fire investigator Dale Pelz said.

The fire was electrical, starting in between two studs in the wall between a bathroom and bedroom on the second floor. The owner, Celia Woods reported the blaze about 10:10 p.m.

She heard a sound, saw fire in the bathroom ceiling, got herself and her dog out of the house, and called 911, Mr. Pelz said.