Late Monday afternoon, Cleveland Fire and EMS responded to a fire at apartments in the 7800 block of Garden Valley Avenue.
EMS confirmed that two two-month-old twin boys and their mother were transported to MetroHealth Hospital and are in stable condition.
The fire started as a cooking fire in a third-floor apartment and spread to a cockloft under the roof. 11 Cleveland Fire departments and over 50 firefighters responded to the emergency, per the Cleveland Fire Department.
The American Red Cross said in a statement that they are providing immediate financial assistance to 31 people affected by today's fire from eight apartments. Nearly $5,500 was dispersed among the residents. The funds can help with temporary lodging, meals, clothing or other needs.
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