Scott house fire

The rural Scott home of former Van Wert County dog warden Rich Strunkenburg was destroyed by fire Sunday evening. Scott Fire Department responded to the fire at approximately 5:15 p.m. Sunday, while Paulding, Payne and Grover Hill firefighters and equipment were called in to provide mutual assistance. The American Red Cross disaster team from Van Wert County also provided assistance at the scene. Here, a Paulding ladder truck pours water on the fire from above. (Red Cross photo)