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Homeowner told firefighters he was getting his gun at scene. (Photo WDTN/Chris Smith)

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Fire reported at 622 Salem Avenue in Dayton.  (WDTN Photo/Chris Smith)

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Dayton firefighters threatened with gun

Updated: Tuesday, 22 Jan 2013, 6:09 PM EST
Published : Tuesday, 22 Jan 2013, 4:14 PM EST

DAYTON, Ohio (WDTN) - Dayton firefighters had more than a fire to investigate Tuesday afternoon.

They say they had an unruly man to contend with as they arrived.

Firefighters responded to 622 Salem Avenue shortly after 3:00 pm on the report of smoke coming from a house there.

They arrived to find the homeowner threatening them with a gun.

Firefighters decided to call police and wait for officers to arrive.

Police did take the man into custody, as firefighters entered the house.

Firefighters say it was smoke from a fireplace that alerted a passerby to a possible fire.  There was no damage to the home.

Firefighters will not pursue charges against the homeowner as they say they never saw an actual gun produced.

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