GENOA, Ohio — A family of five escaped a house fire on Manor Drive just outside of Genoa early Monday morning.
Flames erupted from the home at around 2:30 a.m. The fire was through the roof and working across the attic, Allen-Clay Fire Chief Mike Musolf said.
Crews from multiple departments were called to the scene to find most of the fire was contained in the attic. The home did sustain water damage, however.
The adults were getting ready to go to bed when they smelled smoke and discovered a fire in the chimney.
Genoa wrestling coach Bob Bergman and his family escaped safely from the fire. Working smoke alarms helped the family get out, according to Musolf.
Musolf said he wants to encourage everyone to “close before you doze," explaining that closing your bedroom door before you sleep would help keep some and flames out if a fire started.
He also recommended homeowners conduct an annual chimney clean and check, which helps prevent fires.
A bake sale and donation drive will be held Wednesday, Dec. 29, in support of the Bergman family from 1-7 p.m. at the Genoa Middle School front entrance.