Five people, including three children, were able to escape the fire in the Chapel Hill neighborhood.
AKRON, Ohio — One person was taken to the hospital after five people, including three children, escaped a house fire Thursday afternoon in the Chapel Hill neighborhood.
Firefighters were called to the 1400 block of Creighton Avenue at about 5:14 p.m., according to a news release from the Akron Fire Department. When they arrived, smoke was coming from the house, but the five residents were able to get out. The fire caused damage to interior rooms of the home and also the attic. It’s believed to have started because of problems with an electrical cord, the news release says. The fire department was on the scene for about two hours.
No information was released on the injured person or on the person’s condition. The Red Cross is assisting the residents. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission.
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