STARK COUNTY, Ohio — Fire crews from several Stark County cities battled an apartment fire at the Maple Wayview Apartments in North Canton on Saturday.

According to Jackson Township Fire Chief Timothy G. Berczik, fire crews responded to calls of a building fire at the apartments at approximately 4:56 p.m.

Firefighters were able to control the fire and eventually extinguish shortly after arriving. Fire Chief Berczik said the fire originated in the kitchen of one of the apartments.

The occupants of the apartment were not home at the time, but lost at least three pets (2 dogs, 1 cat) to the fire. One cat remains missing.

Those in nearby apartments were able to evacuate safely. No injures were reported and the adjoining apartments suffered no damage.

Crews from North Canton, Jackson Tow

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