Crews battle empty house fire in West Manchester

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Two firefighters spray water from the side of the house at the scene of the fire on March 27. (Wesley Blackburn photo)

WEST MANCHESTER – Fire crews responded to a house fire at 565 Friday Road in West Manchester on Thursday evening.

Upon arrival, the two-story home was fully involved. Firefighters were able to get the blaze extinguished, but not before extensive damage was done to the residence.

The home was reportedly empty at the time of the fire, as the new owner was yet to take occupancy.

The cause of the fire is under investigation at this time.

Firefighter Jeremy Doolin of the New Madison Fire Department looks at the aftermath of the house fire on Friday Rd. in West Manchester, Thursday evening. The structure was fully engulfed when fire fighters arrived. (Wesley Blackburn photo)