TWINSBURG, Ohio (WOIO) - Firefighters rescued an eight-month-old baby who was trapped in a burning basement Sunday afternoon.

Flames broke out around 12:20 p.m. Sunday in the finished basement of a home on Simsbury Drive.

Twinsburg Police officers were first on scene and entered the house, but were turned back due to the heavy smoke conditions.

Firefighters arrived on scene minutes later and found the baby in a basement room, protected by a closed door.

The baby was rushed outside and treated for smoke inhalation before being transported to UH Ahuja Medical Center.

Firefighters said the baby is in good condition.

Several Twinsburg Police officers and the homeowner were evaluated on the scene for possible smoke inhalation.

The damage was contained to the basement, but firefighters sa

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