Canton firefighters discover burning house during accident

STARK COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) – When Canton firefighters rushed to an accident, they found a burning porch with flames spreading inside the home.

Canton Fire Department Chief Steve Henderson said emergency crews were dispatched to an accident on the highway around 5:30 p.m. Wednesday.

Firefighters noticed smoke in the area of ​​Elgin Avenue NW and upon investigation discovered the fire in a home in the 300 block.

According to Department Manager Henderson, there were conflicting reports as to whether or not the homeowner was in the house, so “great effort was made to rummage around in what was described as a hoarder’s condition.”

As it later turned out, the owner was having dinner when the fire broke out.

Firefighters remained on site most of the night, extinguishing smaller fires.

Due to the severe damage, the house had to be demolished, said Division Chief Henderson.

A cat died in the fire, but firefighters and civilians were not injured.

Division manager Henderson added that the cause was still under investigation.

The fire also caused some exterior damage to the neighboring house.

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