One Person Hospitalized After Fourth Floor Fire at Euclid Apartment Building

One person was taken to the hospital with burns and smoke inhalation after a fire broke out Friday night in an apartment building at Indian Hills Colony. The Euclid Fire Department responded at about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6, to a report of an apartment fire at the complex on East 193rd Street. Fire Found on the Fourth Floor Firefighters arrived to find an active fire on the fourth floor of the six story building. Several residents were already suffering from smoke inhalation. Crews began an aggressive search and attacked the fire at the same time. During the search, they found one person still inside the apartment where the fire started. Victim Taken to MetroHealth Firefighters quickly carried the victim out and handed them over to EMS crews. The victim was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center for burns and smoke inhalation. Their condition is not known at this time. Several other residents were checked and treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Mutual Aid From Area Departments Three other area fire departments helped Euclid firefighters clear smoke from the building. The Euclid Fire Department thanked those departments and the Euclid Police Department for their help. Cause Under Investigation The Euclid Fire Investigation Unit is investigating the cause of the fire. Frequently Asked Questions 1. Where was the Euclid apartment fire? The fire happened at Indian Hills Colony, an apartment complex on East 193rd Street in Euclid. 2. When did the fire happen? The Euclid Fire Department responded at about 9:30 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 6. 3. Was anyone hurt in the Indian Hills Colony fire? Yes. One person was taken to MetroHealth Medical Center with burns and smoke inhalation. Several other residents were treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. 4. What caused the fire? The cause is still under investigation by the Euclid Fire Investigation Unit. 5. Did other fire departments help? Yes. Three other area fire departments helped remove smoke from the building. Euclid police also assisted.