Cincinnati homeowner sets house on fire using propane torch to melt ice, causing $98K damage.

A homeowner in Cincinnati accidentally set their house on fire on Sunday evening while using a propane torch to melt ice from the exterior steps. The fire, which started at 7:39 p.m., was contained to the exterior walls but caused about $98,000 in damage. No injuries were reported, but the homeowner has been temporarily displaced. The Cincinnati Fire Department advised caution when using heating appliances.

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