Fire in the trash compactor of a 22-story high-rise
(Cleveland Fire Department photo, Twitter @ClevelandFire)
Darren Sweeney, FOX8
CLEVELAND, Ohio (FOX8) – Several residents of a high-rise apartment building had to be treated for smoke inhalation following a fire at the building early Monday.
The Cleveland Division of Fire said in a tweet that three people were taken to the hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation. According to the tweet, they were in stable condition.
Firefighters were called to Willson Tower on E. 55th Street around 1:45 a.m. Monday. MORE
#CLEFIREONSCENE of 222 Alarm Fire at E.55 & Chester. 22-Story Hi Rise has a reported fire in trash compactor. No injuries reported. #CLEFIRE Companies making progress. Residents advised to shelter in place. E1,E7,E22,E2,E10,E30,T1,L7,T10,L30,RS1,RS2,AC1,B6,B2,Chief Calvillo pic.twitter.com/LX4U3nnXt0
— ClevelandFire (@ClevelandFire) July 1, 2019
UPDATE: 3 civilians transported from 222 fire on East 55th. Smoke inhalation. Stable condition. Residents returning to apartments. @NEORedCross called to assist residents from both E.55th, Bohn Rd. fires. #CLEFIRE Companies returning to their quarters. So begins July…#StaySafe pic.twitter.com/G6DRI0k7Cr
— ClevelandFire (@ClevelandFire) July 1, 2019
