Elyria firefighter hurt battling house fire

LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - An Elyria firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a house fire early Thursday, but remained on duty.Crews were ca...

January 19, 2023
5:26 PM

LORAIN COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - An Elyria firefighter suffered minor injuries battling a house fire early Thursday, but remained on duty.Crews were called out to the 200 block of Longford Ave. just before 4 a.m.Longford Avenue fire((Source: Elyria firefighters))When firefighters arrived, there was a working fire on the first floor, which was already extending to the second floor and attic,Firefighters were able to get the fire under control by 4:20 a.m.Damage is estimated at $12,000.The cause remains under investigation and the Red Cross is helping the owner and his pets.

Julia Bingel