Prior coverage above: Crews respond to Trotwood house fire

TROTWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) — Crews were called to a Trotwood home for a fire on Sunday afternoon.

According to Montgomery County Regional Dispatch, the call for a fire on Gardendale Avenue came in around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, March 12.

A 911 caller said smoke could be seen coming from the house.

The City of Trotwood confirmed that a man was pronounced dead at the scene. Multiple animals were located inside the residence and they survived.

The city said police and fire investigators are working together, and this incident is currently being investigated as a homicide.

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