CANTON, Ohio (WJW) — Two dogs have died and one man was taken to the hospital after a home caught fire in Canton late Wednesday night.
It happened at around 11:30 p.m. in the 1400 block of 7th Street Northwest, according to the Canton Fire Department.
Fire crews reported heavy smoke was showing from the second floor and flames on one side of the first floor when they arrived on the scene. Firefighters say most of the fire was found in the kitchen and had moved into the walls.
Crews found the man in the first floor hallway. He suffered serious burns and is being treated in the burn unit at Akron Children’s Hospital.
There is no word on his condition as of Thursday morning.
There were no firefighter injuries, the department says.
Officials say the building’s value is listed at $16,900. Loss to the home and contents are estimated to be $21,000.
Officials continue to investigate the cause of the fire.
