Columbus firefighters battle 16th Street blaze

Columbus firefighters battled a blaze that heavily damaged a vacant downtown home last week.

According to the Columbus Fire Department, firefighters were called to the scene in the 3100 block of 16th Street at about 11:11 p.m. Thursday night and found heavy smoke coming from inside. Firefighters entered the home and discovered a large amount of fire in the kitchen and found that it had also spread to the attic. After removing the ceiling to get the fire under control, they discovered heavy damage to the roof rafters and decking.

The rental home had been unoccupied for about six months and was up for sale.

The cause of the fire is not yet known. Firefighters plan to work with a home inspector who had recently toured the home after a buyer had made an offer.

No one was injured. Damage to the home is believed to be extensive.