WARREN, Ohio - The state fire marshal is looking for the cause of a fire that sent residents fleeing from their Warren home early Tuesday.

City firefighters were called to a home on the 100 block of Penn Ave. NW shortly before 3:30 a.m.

Crews found flames pouring from the attic and first floor, where they believe the fire started.

Firefighters say a man and a 7-year-old child got out safely.

The home was heavily damaged.