The fire that began early Wednesday was under control when crews found the first body during demolition of the home, officials said.
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Firefighters who first arrived to the scene started to check if anyone was inside but had to leave quickly because of the intense fire and concerns about a collapse, said Deputy Fire Chief Mike Rice.
A fire at a vacant building in Ohio killed five people according to officials.
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The last of the victims were found Wednesday evening.
The house had been vacant, but neighbors said they often saw people going in and out of the building, Lykins said.
The five who died have not been identified and the cause of the fire was under investigation. A second house also was destroyed in the fire.