Firefighters Battle Blaze at Unoccupied Akron Home

Staff Report / Akronlocal.org

Akron, Ohio - Akron Fire Department responded to a fire at a two-story house located in the 200 block of Westwood Avenue earlier this afternoon. Neighbors reported the blaze, which occurred while the structure was unoccupied. There were no injuries reported in connection with the incident. Fire Investigation Unit (FIU) personnel were also present at the scene. The cause and origin of the fire are still under investigation.



Source: Akron Fire Department

Source Type: EMS

Source Location: Akron

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