Fire Serves As A Reminder Of The Dangers Of Couches Left On Porches

By Maureen Kocot Monday October 20, 2014 6:22 PM UPDATED: Monday October 20, 2014 6:37 PM COLUMBUS, Ohio -

Arson investigators say they've found no evidence to convince them the fire was deliberately set, but investigators believe it was started by a cigarette on a couch on the front porch of the home.

The blaze started in the 1700 block of Summit Street.

"It completely got engulfed in less than 15 minutes," said neighbor Musa Sesaythot. "It was so intense. I've never seen a fire that big engulf an entire building."

Andrew Hurtt grabbed his phone and recorded flames shooting out the windows of the house early Sunday morning. Inside, there were a dozen young people trapped by flames and smoke.

I thought I was looking at a bonfire, said Hurtt.

Investigators say it's hard to believe no one was hurt.

The aftermath of the fire

They had to act really fast to get out of there, 12 people, said Greg Haggit.

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Fire Serves As A Reminder Of The Dangers Of Couches Left On Porches