Oct. 18--Akron firefighters used a ladder to rescue a teenager and his grandmother from the upper floors of their burning home early Tuesday morning.
The boy, 17, and his grandmother, 70, were taken to a local hospital with unspecified injuries, Akron fire spokesman Johnny Player said.
One was found unconscious at the scene, but was later revived. Their conditions were not immediately available, but firefighters say the two are expected to live.
According to reports, firefighters were called to 880 Sheridan Ave. about 4:40 a.m. Neighbors reported hearing screams, breaking glass and saw flames coming from the home's front porch. Firefighters used ladders to save the teen and his grandmother, one from the second floor, the other from the third floor, according to the report.
The cause of the fire is under investigation. Flames and smoke caused about $21,000 in damage.
