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5 children, 2 adults displaced after house fire in Akron

The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
Credit: WKYC-TV
Akron Fire Department

AKRON, Ohio — Two adults, five children are displaced after their home caught fire in Akron, Monday evening. 

Firefighters were dispatched to a home in the 100 block of South Maple Street just before 9 p.m. At the scene, officials reported a fire on the second floor of the home that spread to the 1st floor ceiling. 

The living room ceiling was pulled down and the fire was extinguished. 

No injuries were reported and everyone was successfully evacuated from the home. The children range in age from 4 to 13 years old.

Officials designated a crew to remove and or cover holiday gifts.

The Red Cross was notified and is assisting the family. 

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