House Fire 7000 block of Bertha Ave.

Parma Fire was called just before 4AM this morning for flames coming from a house in the 7000 block of Bertha Ave. The only occupants at the time of the fire were 4 dogs and they all survived as flames were confined to a first floor bedroom. The cause of the fire is under investigation and the home was heated using space heaters as the gas was shut off weeks ago. One firefighter sustained minor injuries during extinguishment.

Portable Heater Safety

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Reporter takes part in Ice Rescue Training

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WORKING CONDO FIRE ON HILLTOP OVAL

Parma Fire Companies operated at a working fire at a condo on Hilltop Oval a short time ago. Engines 2, 1 4 and Rescue 3 were on scene. Engine 2 arrived to find smoke coming through the attached garage of the condo. The residents were outside and reported that there was a fire in the basement.

Crews conducted an interior attack, located and extinguished the fire in about 15 minutes. The fire was contained to the basement, there were no injuries.