Private investigator says Do-Cut fire was caused by electrical malfunction

CANFIELD, Ohio - Private investigators are going along with the Cardinal Joint Fire District in calling the blaze that destroyed Do-Cut True Value Hardware accidental, due to an electrical malfunction.

Private investigators were hired by Do-Cut's insurance company to independently determine the cause of the September fire.

The State Fire Marshal is listing the cause as "undetermined" which allows the investigation to be reopened at a later date if necessary.