Leesburg Fire Department responded to a late-night fire Wednesday. According to records at the Kosciusko County Auditor’s office, the home is owned by Christopher and Tamatha Kehler. An occupant of the house at 47 EMS C18 Lane near Warsaw reported a possible fire in their chimney at approximately 10:20 p.m. Crews arrived to find a working chimney fire in the second floor ceiling, as well as fire visible in the attic from the outside. Warsaw-Wayne Township Fire and Multi-Township EMS were called in for support. Fire crews battled against cold temperatures and frozen water until the fire was brought under control around 2 a.m. today. Crews remained on scene until 3 a.m. to extinguish spot fires and assist the homeowner in removal of belongings. Damage from the blaze is estimated at $172,000. All members of the household escaped safely.
