CLEVELAND, Ohio (WOIO) – An elderly man was critically injured in a house fire in the city’s Tremont neighborhood Wednesday morning.
Tremont house fire(Julia Thyret | (Source: WOIO))
Cleveland firefighters and EMS were called out to the home in the area of Scranton Road and Agnes Court around 7 a.m.
The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment of his burn injuries. His name has not been released.
Other people inside the home managed to escape safely.
Elderly man critically injured in Tremont house fire(Cleveland Fire)
Firefighters said a neighboring home was also damaged by the flames.
“Challenging fire due to cold and extensive damage necessitating exterior attack. Extra companies called in for manpower and to ensure adequate water supply,” said Cleveland Fire Lt. Mike Norman.
Elderly man critically injured in Tremont house fire(Cleveland Fire)
Damage is estimated at $100,000 and the cause remains under investigation.
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