The Akron Fire Department is investigating a fire that left one person dead and injured two firefighters along with another person.
Fire crews responded to the 1100 block of Vernon Odom Boulevard for a report of a house fire on Saturday, the department said. Upon arrival, they reported smoke coming out of the top floor of the house.
Haleigh Horger, 20, was removed from the attic and transported to a nearby hospital, where she was later pronounced deceased, the department said.
Two firefighters were injured and were transported to Cleveland Clinic Akron General, the department said. Their conditions are unknown at this time. Another person was treated and transported as well.
This story will be updated once more information is learned.
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