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City firefighters responded shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday. It started on the second-floor bedroom, Inspector Guy Aumend said. A 6-year-old boy started it.
A bed was set on fire. There were no injuries. The house was occupied by an adult woman and four children age 1 to 6. It was pretty much confined to the bedroom, Aumend said. A lot of water damage, however.
Owners of the house are Mark and Lana Mullett of Alliance, according to Stark County real estate records.
Damage was estimated at $6,000, which included the structure and contents. Residents had to be relocated because of the damage. The local chapter of the American Red Cross was summoned to provide emergency assistance.