Firefighters extinguish basement fire in Clay home

Firefighters extinguished a basement fire in a two-story home at 7002 Lehman St. in Clay on March 15, 2025. The fire was reported around 4:43 p.m. by the homeowner, who noticed smoke. The family of four was upstairs and evacuated safely. Firefighters contained the fire to the basement, but there was smoke damage throughout the house. No injuries were reported. The American Red Cross assisted the residents after the incident.