Crews battle house fire in Croydon

Fire crews responded to a house fire in Croydon early Friday morning.

The Brief

A police officer on patrol spotted a van on fire near a home in Croydon early Friday morning.

The fire quickly spread to the home, but police were able to safely evacuate the residents in time.

Police say the van was intentionally set on fire and an investigation is underway.

Fire crews battled an early morning fire in Croydon Friday morning that officials say was a case of arson.

What we know:

The fire broke out at a home on the 700 block of Cedar Avenue shortly after 5 p.m.

Officials say crews were called to the scene after a police officer on patrol spotted a van on fire near the home. The fire spread to the home.

Fire officials say the police officer who was firs

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