A Van Wert man is left homeless after a Monday morning house fire.
The Van Wert City Fire Department was called out to the 600 block of Center Street just after 3:30 am. The person that lived in the house was able to get out of the home before the fire department arrived. According to fire officials, the blaze started in the utility room, but it is undetermined what actually started the fire. No one was injured while fighting the fire. The house is a total loss, and the cause is still under investigation. The Van Wert Salvation Army Thrift Store and Van Wert County Foundation are collecting items and money to help the victim of the fire.