The Middlepoint Fire Department was in charge of the scene, receiving assistance from the Grover Hill, Ottawa, and Scott departments. While the firefighters did their best, the spread of the fire before they arrived, as well as the lack of a close source of water prevented them from saving the home. They were able to prevent the fire from damaging other buildings on the property, but the house was a complete loss, along with a couple of cars and one shed that was burning before the departments arrived.

The DAT again provided the firefighters with hot drinks, including hot coffee donated by Pak-A-Sak, as well as Gatorade and water. The Van Wert Walmart donated doughnuts brought by the DAT, and the Van Wert McDonalds donated breakfast sandwiches for the firefighters later in the morning. The drinks and food were very welcome to the firefighters working in the very cold temperatures.

The ERV and 2 members of the DAT remained on the scene until the fire was mostly out, arriving back at the garage at about 11:00 AM.