Tom Giffen's home extensively damaged

CUYAHOGA FALLS: A Cuyahoga Falls home suffered extensive damage after a fire started on a deck and spread into the house at 1870 Deepwood Drive.

There were no injuries. The home is owned by Tom Giffen, a former Beacon Journal sports editor.[who now operates the Roy Hobbs World Series}

Falls Fire Capt. Tim Lombardi said the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The fire caused heavy damage to the rear of the house and sent heavy smoke inside, he said.

He estimated damage to the house at more than $80,000 and at least an equal amount to the contents.

Neighbors reported the fire about 1 p.m. and Falls firefighters, already working on another call, asked Akron firefighters to assist.