NEWTON FALLS – A firefighter is in stable condition following being injured during a response to an apartment fire in Newton Falls on Wednesday morning.
The NF Joint Fire District responded to Newton Village Apartments on Ridge Road just before 10 a.m. Wednesday.
The identity of the firefighter injured is confidential at this time, according to NF Joint Fire District dispatch.
As crews were dispatched to the scene, the fire continued to spread with smoke showing from the building, according to a social media post from the department.
According to the post, no residents were injured.
“We are thankful that the building’s working smoke detectors and fire alarm system alerted residents, allowing everyone to evacuate safely,” the NF Joint Fire District stated.
Braceville, Lordstown, Champion Township, Warren Township and Milton Township Fire Departments responded, along with police from Braceville and Newton Falls.
“We appreciate the teamwork and professionalism displayed by all agencies involved in helping bring this incident to a safe conclusion,” Fire Chief James Williamson stated in the post.
