Special Weather Statement issued December 18 at 4:07AM EST by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)
Southerly winds will increase today ahead of an approaching cold front. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph can be expected with gusts of 35 to 45 mph at times this afternoon. Be sure to secure outdoor objects.
31° 31° Thu 52° Thu 52° 18° 18° chance Fri 25° Fri 25° slight chance
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008
Photo by Betty Lawrence/The Daily Standard

Firemen on the roof of this two-story house tackle the blaze by hosing down the upper story where flames had been seen licking along the outside eaves of the home.

Related online story:
ROCKFORD - Alvin and Helen Buchanan huddled in their van Monday afternoon as they watched their home of 40 years go up in flames. A daughter also watched with them. [More]
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