24 units damaged in Westlake apartment fire, residents being helped by Red Cross

24 units damaged in Westlake apartment fire, residents being helped by Red Cross A total of 24 units were damaged during a fire at the Barrington Place Apartments Wednesday morning. WESTLAKE, Ohio - A total of 24 units were damaged during a fire at the Barrington Place Apartments Wednesday morning. According to Assistant Chief Freeman, 12 units had minor smoke and water damage and 12 sustained heavy buns, collapse and water damage. ) Westlake Fire Captain Russell Hetman said the fire appears to have started on a third-floor balcony. The cause remains under investigation. Police and fire crews worked together to evacuate residents from all three floors. No injuries were reported.Assistant Chief Freeman said two pets were rescued Wednesday and at least one other was saved Thursday by maintenance crews. The Red Cross is helping the displaced residents. Building management declined to say whether displaced residents have long-term housing options. There is no damage estimate at this time.Assistant Chief Freeman said that usually takes some time until insurance adjusters are complete. , one firefighter was injured putting out a fire in one of the buildings. Crews contained the fire to that building. Cause of death released for 2 young girls found dead in suitcases in ClevelandToledo mother loses 4 children, grandmother to suspected carbon monoxide poisoning: “Life has stopped for me”Lorain community to mark one year since Officer Phil Wagner’s death with public memorial