Fire destroys West Toledo home

6/9/2009
BLADE STAFF

A West Toledo home was destroyed by fire early Tuesday morning.

The blaze started about 4 a.m. in a second story family room of the home at 1945 Mt. Vernon Ave. and spread throughout the large three-story home, authorities said.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Homeowners Herman and Barbie Harrison were home at the time, but were not injured, authorities said.

The home was completely destroyed and damage is estimated at $175,000.