Enon workshop fire behind funeral home contained, no injuries

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Oct 28, 2024
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A fire at an outbuilding behind Adkins Funeral Home in Enon was contained quickly and left no injuries.

Mad River Twp. Chief John Heath said the building, at 7055 Dayton-Springfield Road, suffered minor damage, and that contents inside the workshop appeared undamaged. He said the fire may have started outside. The cause is under investigation.

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Heath said the funeral home’s business should not be impacted by the fire, which was contained in 35-40 minutes.

Crews who responded include Mad River Twp. and Enon Fire and EMS, Bethel Twp., Fairborn and Hustead.

The Mad River Twp. Fire Department responded to a fire on Dayton Springfield Road near Enon on Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. MARSHALL GORBY / STAFF

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The Mad River Township Fire Department responded to a large fire on Dayton Springfield Road near Enon, Monday, Oct. 28, 2024. MARSHALL GORBY / STAFF

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