MARTINS FERRY — A structure fire that ultimately spread to three homes happened early Tuesday in Martins Ferry.

Belmont County fire officials reported that the blaze, located on Grant Avenue, was underway between 2 and 3 a.m. the exact address is not yet clear, but officials said it occurred near the Dollar Tree store.

Several local fire departments were on scene throughout the early morning. Some returned later to extinguish flames that rekindled.

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