CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Two people died early Thursday morning in a house fire on Cleveland’s east side that caused $150,000 in damage, according to Cleveland Fire officials.

Cleveland Fire responded to the fatal blaze just after midnight on East 52nd Street south of Fleet Avenue in Battalion 2. Heavy fire was reported on the first floor and porch area of the residence.

An adult male and female were found on the second floor of the home and transported by Cleveland EMS to MetroHealth Medical Center in critical condition. Both victims were later declared deceased at the hospital.

No firefighters were injured while battling the blaze.

Fire investigators are working to determine the cause and origin of the fire. Arriving fire companies reported hearing no working smoke alarms at the residence.

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