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Fire consumed a home on Friends Church Road west of St. Clairsville late Monday. Cumberland Trail Fire District Assistant Chief Daniel Grady said the blaze was reported at 10:44 p.m. The family had arrived home to find fire in the garage. Gradu said they quickly checked to ensure nobody was inside the house and then escaped safely. Grady also said firefighters had difficulty getting water to the scene, as few firr hydrants were located nearby. The Belmont County Tanker Task Force was activated, bringing numerous departments and firefighting vehicles to the scene. Grady said no injuries resulted from the blaze. (Photo by Jennifer Compston-Strough)