Ohio homeowner burns down garage in attempt to kill weeds

SPRINGFIELD

: Authorities say an

Ohio

homeowner trying to kill troublesome

weeds

with a torch has burned down his garage.

The Springfield News-Sun reports Springfield Township firefighters in central Ohio were called to a home around 4am on Thursday for a detached garage engulfed in flames. No one was injured.

Fire officials learned the man had been trying to eliminate weeds around the garage. They're calling the blaze an accident. The destroyed garage held tools and appliances. Fire officials estimate the loss at between $10,000 and $15,000.